Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 1 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 48 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`975 | |
| 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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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