Škoda Octavia (1997 – 2004) vs Daewoo Leganza (1997 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 207 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. At 4,671 mm, the Daewoo Leganza is 165 mm longer than the Škoda Octavia.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
1997 – 2004
|
Daewoo
Leganza
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2004 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 105 – 146 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 310 Nm | 151 – 197 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 15.3 s | 9.9 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 219 km/h | 175 – 207 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km | 7.5 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,506 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,430 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 – 2,512 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,210 – 1,345 kg | 1,220 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.