Opel Astra 2005 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 12 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 52 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 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 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1512 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 48 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 Opel Astra (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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