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Skoda Octavia I Tour (facelift 2000) 1.4 (75 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 Tour (facelift 2000) Overview:
Skoda Octavia (I Tour (facelift 2000)). With 126 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 1250 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.3 s). The top speed reaches 171 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Modest performance, best suited for urban environments where power demands are lower.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency, making it a very economical option for city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money with VW Group underpinnings
- • Generous boot space and practical hatchback design
- • Good range of reliable and efficient engines
- • Solid build quality and comfortable ride
- • Strong reliability record
Cons:
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Base engines (1.4L) can feel underpowered on highways
- • Design is functional rather than exciting
- • Rear suspension on some FWD models could be basic
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Combi Tour: August, 1997 - July, 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Octavia |
| Generation: | I Tour (facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | August, 2000 |
| End of production: | December, 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54 Hp/l [4mm less] |
| Torque: | 126 Nm @ 3300 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BCA More details about the engine BCA |
| Engine displacement: | 1390 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 171 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.7 kg/Hp, 60 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.9 kg/Nm, 100.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1250 |
| Max. weight: | 1750 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1328 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 528 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4507 mm mm [4mm less] |
| Width: | 1731 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1431 mm mm [26mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm [12mm less] |
| Front track: | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 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 | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/80 R14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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