Opel Astra 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 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, whereas torque is 23 NM less 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): | 6.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 540 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1512 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 8 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): | 1`805 | 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 (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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