Toyota Avensis 1997 vs Skoda Octavia 2000

 
Toyota Avensis
1997 - 2000
Skoda Octavia
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 128 HP115 HP
Torque: 178 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds12.6 seconds
Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive.
Toyota Avensis engine produces 13 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.08.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km9.8 l/100km
The Toyota Avensis is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway800 km on highway
690 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption
Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 17 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Picnic, Toyota Carina E, Toyota HiaceInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Beetle
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.51 m
Width: 1.71 m1.73 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 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 datano data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`400no data
Safety:
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 (€): 12001200
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 5.3/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota Avensis has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Skoda Octavia has
  • higher safety
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