Seat Toledo 2004 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: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Seat Toledo and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Seat Toledo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 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 Seat Toledo 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 Seat Toledo could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Toledo consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Caddy, Seat Altea | 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: | 4.46 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.43 m | |
| Seat Toledo is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Seat Toledo is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Seat Toledo has 28 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Toledo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`944 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`344 kg | 1`280 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 510 kg | |
| Seat Toledo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Seat Toledo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 Seat Toledo, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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