Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.50 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 520 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1600 litres | |
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 60 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 20 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`890 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | below average | |
Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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