Nissan Primera 2003 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 138 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
|
Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 63 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 188 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
|
The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 370'000 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 Nissan Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| 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 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Octavia 2004 1.4 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`940 | 1`890 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Nissan Primera has
|
Skoda Octavia has
| |