Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 17 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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