Opel Vectra 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 55 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
| 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`875 | no data | |
| 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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