Honda Accord 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 34 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 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 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 9 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1328 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 98 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`790 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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