Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia has 23 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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