Opel Vectra 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 75 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 3 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1350 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 10 litres). | |||
| 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): | 1`995 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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