Volkswagen Bora 2003 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 8 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A2 | 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. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 2003 1.6 engine: The intake system in this engine is highly complex, with numerous sensors prone to malfunctions. The only effective solution is to replace them when issues arise.
This engine is also highly sensitive to ... More about Volkswagen Bora 2003 1.6 engine Skoda Octavia 2000 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 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Bora is 13 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | 1328 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Bora has 73 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 543 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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