Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia 1998 engine produces 1 HP less power than Skoda Octavia 2009, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Skoda Octavia 2009. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia 1998 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia 1998 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Octavia 1998 is smaller. Skoda Octavia 1998 is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia 2009, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1512 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia 2009 has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia 1998 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia 2009. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia 2009 (by 118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia 1998 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia 2009, which means Skoda Octavia 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`738 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`285 kg | 1`325 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 453 kg | 585 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia 1998 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia 2009. Therefore, Skoda Octavia 2009 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Skoda Octavia 2009 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia 1998 has serious deffects in 340 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia 2009, so Skoda Octavia 2009 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3200 | |
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