Skoda Octavia 2001 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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`925 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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