Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

2003–2007 vs 1996–2010 · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Lancer VIII (CS) 4,535 mm, Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Lancer VIII (CS) 430 l, Octavia I (1U) 548 l.
Lowest consumption: Lancer VIII (CS) 6.6 l/100 km, Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Lancer VIII (CS) 60–100 kW, Octavia I (1U) 50–132 kW.
Standard equipment: Lancer VIII (CS) 23 items (Inform), Octavia I (1U) 14 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007 · 8 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007no listings	Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,435 mm–4,535 mm	Length4,507 mm–4,511 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,731 mm
Height	Height1,445 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,424 mm–1,461 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,512 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume344 l–430 l	Trunk volume528 l–548 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,300 kg	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2007	Production years1996–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines14
Power	Power60–100 kW (82–136 hp)	Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 1.3 16V	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsInform · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Inform	Items in the base trim14 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Intense	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 · Multimedia3 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety7 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
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 · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) 4,535 mm, Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm (a 24 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,512 mm. Boot: 430 vs 548 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) uses 6.6 l/100 km (1.3 16V); the most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Škoda Octavia I (1U)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T).

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