Audi A4 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Octavia) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 3 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 130 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 98 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`013 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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