Volkswagen Bora 2000 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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 55 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 580'000 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: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed 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. 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: | 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`840 | 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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