Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.8 | |
| Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Beetle | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 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 Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 158 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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