Nissan Primera 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 114 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 13 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 730 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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | 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 1997 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 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 545 kg | |
| Nissan Primera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Nissan Primera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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