Skoda Octavia 1999 vs Suzuki SX4 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 18 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.6 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 1999 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 1999 1.8 engine Suzuki SX4 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality. High engine timing chain lifetime. Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.56 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 41 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1045 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 635 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3200 | |
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