Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 27 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | 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: | 4.40 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 88 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 42 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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