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Skoda Octavia

General information

ModelSkoda Octavia
Year2001
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.00 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque149 Nm (15.2 kgf-m or 109.9 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed183.0 km/h (113.7 mph)
0-60 miles10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0800 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space528 litres (139 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1250 kg (2,755.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1605 kg (3,538.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originCzech Republic
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