Skoda Octavia 2001 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1412 litres | 1590 litres | |
| 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): | 1`950 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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