Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 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 1 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 8 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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