Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Ford Focus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 30 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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