Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Chevrolet Nubira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 7 HP less power than Chevrolet Nubira, but torque is 1 NM more than Chevrolet Nubira. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Chevrolet Nubira, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Nubira, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`163 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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