Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 48 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 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 Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 29 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 93 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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