Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| 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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 18 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Jetta has 80 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8000 | |
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