Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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