Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 27 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 6 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 28 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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