Audi A4 1996 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 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 Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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