Audi A4 2011 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Skoda Octavia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 150 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 20 400 | |
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