Toyota Avensis (1997 – 2000) vs Škoda Octavia (1997 – 2004): 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. The Toyota Avensis is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,210 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Avensis
1997 – 2000
|
Škoda
Octavia
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 128 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 250 Nm | 126 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 12.2 s | 8.4 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 205 km/h | 171 – 219 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,506 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,412 – 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,499 – 2,512 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,295 kg | 1,210 – 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.