Opel Astra 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 35 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 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 30 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 560 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 230 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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