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Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Bora (1J)?

1996–2010 vs 1998–2005 · Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010 · 14 engines · LX, GLX, SLX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Bora (1J)1998–2005 · 12 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, BasisSpecifications →Listings →
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Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings
Volkswagen Bora (1J)1998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,507 mm–4,511 mmLength4,376 mm–4,397 mm
Width1,731 mmWidth1,735 mm
Height1,424 mm–1,461 mmHeight1,439 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase2,512 mmWheelbase2,513 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–150 mmGround clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume528 l–548 lTrunk volume455 l–460 l
Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,184 kg–1,483 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1996–2010Production years1998–2005
Body typeLiftback, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines14Number of engines12
Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.0Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 TBest 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 2.8 V6 4Motion
Top speed235 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Trendline
Items in the base trim14 · LXItems in the base trim20 · Trendline
Items in the top trim27 · EleganceItems in the top trim30 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 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 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Bora (1J)?

Length: Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Volkswagen Bora (1J) 4,397 mm (a 114 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,512 vs 2,513 mm. Boot: 548 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Bora (1J)?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Bora (1J) 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Bora (1J)?

The strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Bora (1J) 150 kW (204 hp) (2.8 V6 4Motion).

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