Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 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 15 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: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 17 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1426 litres | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 82 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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