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Skoda Octavia I Combi Tour (facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp)
Overall Rating
Skoda Octavia:
The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since the end of 1996. It shares its name with an earlier model produced between 1959 and 1971. Four generations of the modern-era Octavia model have been introduced to date, delivered with five-door liftback or five-door estate styles only. The car is front engined and both front- or four-wheel drive are offered. Around five million units have been sold in its two decades of presence on the market. The Octavia is Škoda's most popular model; about 40% of all newly manufactured Škoda cars are Octavias....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Combi Tour (facelift 2000) Overview:
Skoda Octavia (I Combi Tour (facelift 2000)). With 235 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1340 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8 s). The top speed reaches 231 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 T (180 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This is the performance variant, offering genuinely rapid acceleration for an estate car of its time, making it an engaging and fun-to-drive option.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is secondary to performance here; it will be moderate and highly dependent on how aggressively it's driven.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent practicality and cargo space for an estate.
- • Wide range of engines, particularly strong TDI options.
- • Robust build quality derived from VW Group platform.
- • Exceptional value for money, especially on the used market.
- • Reliable and durable, with many examples still on the road.
Cons:
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to newer rivals.
- • Some entry-level engines are underpowered for the estate body.
- • Ride comfort can be firm on certain road surfaces.
- • Not the most exciting or stylish design.
- • Euro NCAP safety rating is only average for its time.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Combi Tour: December, 1997 - July, 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Octavia |
| Generation: | I Combi Tour (facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 T (180 Hp) |
| Start of production: | December, 2000 |
| End of production: | January, 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 101.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 235 Nm @ 1950 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AUQ More details about the engine AUQ |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.4 kg/Hp, 134.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 175.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1340 |
| Max. weight: | 1825 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1512 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 548 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4511 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1731 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1444 mm mm [13mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2511 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Front track: | 1508 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J X 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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