Subaru Outback 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 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: | 209 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 99 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 5.3 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 795 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 980 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 21 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1649 litres | 1512 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`610 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 550 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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