Volkswagen Bora 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2001
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 25 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Bora 1998: Vehicle is equipped with 4motion automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-plate clutch engages and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). Skoda Octavia 2000: Under normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front axis and 10% to rear axis. When wheel spin is detected the multi-plate clutch is locked and torque is evently distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 340 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | 1228 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Bora has 88 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 558 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`875 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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