Subaru Outback 2009 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 27 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 91 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 21 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 54 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Subaru Outback can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4200 | |
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