Nissan Primera 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 360'000 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: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera 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: | 4.57 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`810 | 1`995 | |
| 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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