Toyota Avensis 1997 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 9 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 1997 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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