Audi A4 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 38 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 172 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| 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 2005 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1625 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 138 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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