Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

1995–2000 vs 1996–2010 · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Elantra Lantra II (J2) 4,480 mm, Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra Lantra II (J2) 470 l, Octavia I (1U) 548 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra Lantra II (J2) 6.2 l/100 km, Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra Lantra II (J2) 50–102 kW, Octavia I (1U) 50–132 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra Lantra II (J2) 16 items (GL), Octavia I (1U) 14 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2)1995–2000 · 10 engines · GL, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010 · 14 engines · LX, GLX, SLX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2)1995–2000no listings	Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,420 mm–4,480 mm	Length4,507 mm–4,511 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,731 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm–1,465 mm	Height1,424 mm–1,461 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,550 mm	Wheelbase2,512 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–470 l	Trunk volume528 l–548 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,130 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2000	Production years1996–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines14
Power	Power50–102 kW (68–139 hp)	Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 D	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.3 s · 2.0i 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsGL · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · GL	Items in the base trim14 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim21 · GLS	Items in the top trim27 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

Length: Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) 4,480 mm (a 31 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,512 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 548 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 D); the most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra Lantra II (J2) makes 102 kW (139 hp) (2.0i 16V); the strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T).

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