Opel Astra 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | no data | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1512 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`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above 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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