Vauxhall Astra Estate (2004 – 2011) vs Škoda Octavia Combi RS (2005 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia Combi RS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 230 km/h. The Vauxhall Astra Estate uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,390 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Škoda Octavia Combi RS is 64 mm longer than the Vauxhall Astra Estate.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Astra Estate
2004 – 2011
|
Škoda
Octavia Combi RS
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2011 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 16 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 200 hp | 170 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 315 Nm | 281 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 13.2 s | 7.5 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 230 km/h | 224 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.4 L/100 km | 5.8 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,516 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,576 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,180 – 1,463 kg | 1,390 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.