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 | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 192 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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