Opel Corsa vs Škoda Octavia
The key differences
The Škoda Octavia is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 261 hp, 107 hp more than the Opel Corsa's best.
The Škoda Octavia is 628 mm (25 in) longer than the Opel Corsa.
Typical kerb weights are 1,338 kg for the Škoda Octavia and 1,100 kg for the Opel Corsa.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Opel Corsa | Škoda Octavia |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Car | Car |
| On sale since | 1982 | 1996 |
| Power | 74–154 hp (55–115 kW) | 114–261 hp (85–195 kW) |
| Torque | 118–260 Nm | 220–360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1–13.2 s | 6.6–10.7 s |
| Top speed | 150–208 km/h | 203–229 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 6 | 6 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 4.6 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | — | — |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,061 mm (160 in) | 4,689 mm (185 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69 in) | 1,829 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56 in) | 1,486 mm (59 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,538 mm (100 in) | 2,669 mm (105 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) | 1,338 kg (2,950 lb) |
| Sold in | Europe | Europe |