Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 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 Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| 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 2005 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 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 495 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 53 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen Passat 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Passat, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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