Opel Astra 2010 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 78 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 13 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 80 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 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.3 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): | 2`030 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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