Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998

 
Skoda Octavia
1998 - 2000
Opel Astra
1998 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 101 HP75 HP
Torque: 145 NM128 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds15 seconds
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive.
Skoda Octavia engine produces 26 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.3 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway850 km on highway
720 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Seat IbizaUsed also on Opel Vectra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.51 m4.29 m
Width: 1.73 m1.71 m
Height: 1.45 m1.51 m
Skoda Octavia is larger, but lower.
Skoda Octavia is 22 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 548 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1512 litres1500 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity.
Skoda Octavia has 68 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 12 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7381`605
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 800800
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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