Opel Vectra 1997 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 18.9 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 32 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1330 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 540 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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