Seat Toledo 1995 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Seat Toledo engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Seat Toledo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Seat Toledo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Toledo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Seat Toledo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Toledo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Toledo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Seat Toledo is smaller. Seat Toledo is 19 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Toledo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Toledo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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