Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 125 HP | 101 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 145 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 24 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 150 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 Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.51 m | 4.40 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
Skoda Octavia is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 465 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1425 litres | |
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 85 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 Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`625 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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