Opel Vectra 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 2 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 2 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1328 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Opel Vectra has 48 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 538 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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