Opel Astra L or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

2021–present vs 2020–present · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Astra L 4,642 mm, Octavia IV (NX) 4,709 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Astra L 597 l, Octavia IV (NX) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra L 1.2 l/100 km, Octavia IV (NX) 1.5 l/100 km.
Power: Astra L 81–165 kW, Octavia IV (NX) 81–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra L 32 items (Edition), Octavia IV (NX) 32 items (Active).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Astra L2021–present · 11 engines · Edition, Elegance, GS, GS LineSpecifications →Listings →

Škoda Octavia IV (NX)2020–present · 14 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, EssenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra L2021–presentno listings	Škoda Octavia IV (NX)2020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,374 mm–4,642 mm	Length4,689 mm–4,709 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,829 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,480 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,508 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,675 mm–2,732 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance137 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume352 l–597 l	Trunk volume450 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,690 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,583 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l–52 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines14
Power	Power81–165 kW (110–224 hp)	Power81–195 kW (110–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Electric	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · 1.6 Hybrid 180	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI iV 204 DSG
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · GSe 1.6 Hybrid 225	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · RS 2.0 TSI 265 DSG
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsEdition · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Edition	Items in the base trim32 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · GS	Items in the top trim46 · Style
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 13
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra L or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

Length: Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 4,709 mm, Opel Astra L 4,642 mm (a 67 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,732 mm. Boot: 640 vs 597 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra L or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

The most frugal Opel Astra L uses 1.2 l/100 km (1.6 Hybrid 180); the most frugal Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 1.5 l/100 km (1.4 TSI iV 204 DSG).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra L or Škoda Octavia IV (NX)?

The strongest Opel Astra L makes 165 kW (224 hp) (GSe 1.6 Hybrid 225); the strongest Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 195 kW (265 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 265 DSG).

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