Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia 1998 engine produces 26 HP more power than Skoda Octavia 1997, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Skoda Octavia 1997. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.6 | |
| Skoda Octavia 1998 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 1997, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia 1998 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1998 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia 1998 and Skoda Octavia 1997 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia 1998 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Octavia 1997. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia 1998 (by 182 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`738 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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