Opel Vectra 2007 vs Skoda Octavia 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 70 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Vectra has 60 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Opel Vectra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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