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Opel Astra J or Škoda Octavia II (1Z)?

2009–2015 vs 2004–2013 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan vs Liftback/Wagon

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Opel Astra J2009–2015 · 12 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →
Škoda Octavia II (1Z)2004–2013 · 14 engines · Classic, Ambiente, Elegance, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →
better value
Opel Astra J2009–20151 listing · from €13,500
Škoda Octavia II (1Z)2004–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length4,419 mm–4,698 mmLength4,569 mm–4,581 mm
Width1,814 mm–1,840 mmWidth1,769 mm
Height1,482 mm–1,535 mmHeight1,447 mm–1,533 mm
Wheelbase2,685 mm–2,695 mmWheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–145 mmGround clearance125 mm–180 mm
Trunk volume370 l–500 lTrunk volume560 l–580 l
Curb weight1,315 kg–1,525 kgCurb weight1,240 kg–1,555 kg
Fuel tank56 lFuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years2009–2015Production years2004–2013
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, SedanBody typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines12Number of engines14
Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)1.2–2.0Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 95Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 Turbo OPCBest 0–100 km/h7.3 s · RS 2.0 TSI
Top speed250 km/hTop speed240 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Classic
Items in the base trim24 · EssentiaItems in the base trim20 · Classic
Items in the top trim36 · CosmoItems in the top trim37 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 6
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra J or Škoda Octavia II (1Z)?

Length: Opel Astra J 4,698 mm, Škoda Octavia II (1Z) 4,581 mm (a 117 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 500 vs 580 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra J or Škoda Octavia II (1Z)?

The most frugal Opel Astra J uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 95); the most frugal Škoda Octavia II (1Z) 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra J or Škoda Octavia II (1Z)?

The strongest Opel Astra J makes 206 kW (280 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Škoda Octavia II (1Z) 147 kW (200 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI).

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