Honda Accord 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 46 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 35 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 610'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
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: | no data | no data | |
| 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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