Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 58 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine 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: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 192 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 246 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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