Opel Astra 2016 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 46 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Opel Astra is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 70 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Opel Astra 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 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`897 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 600 | |
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