Volkswagen Bora 1998 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 20 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 610'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
| 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`820 | no data | |
| 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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