Opel Astra 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 3 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 3 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 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`765 | 1`995 | |
| 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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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