Škoda Octavia (1997 – 2004) vs Toyota Avensis Liftback (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Škoda Octavia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 128 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 205 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
1997 – 2004
|
Toyota
Avensis Liftback
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2004 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Liftback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 90 – 128 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 310 Nm | 145 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 15.3 s | 9.3 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 219 km/h | 180 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.9 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,506 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 – 2,512 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,210 – 1,345 kg | 1,200 – 1,315 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.