Opel Astra 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 40 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.1 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`905 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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