Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia 1998 engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Octavia 1997, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Octavia 1997. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Skoda Octavia 1998 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 1997, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. Skoda Octavia 1997 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 1997 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia 1998 and Skoda Octavia 1997 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia 1998 has 18 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Octavia 1997. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia 1998 (by 182 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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