Skoda Octavia 2001 vs Ford Focus 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 75 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Skoda Octavia has 4x4: Under normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to fron axis and 10% to rear axis. When wheelspin is detected the multi-plate clutch is locked and torque is evently distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 4 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 482 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1412 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Skoda Octavia has 34 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Skoda Octavia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 113 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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