Nissan Primera 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 109 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 7 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 4 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera 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: | 350'000 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: | 13 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 2004 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 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera and Skoda Octavia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 1350 litres | |
| Nissan Primera has 110 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 462 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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