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Skoda Octavia 1996 fuel consumption

Skoda Octavia from 1996 to 2000 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 17% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 13% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 20% higher. Since 1997 the Skoda Octavia average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been less than industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
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1997+3%insignificant+3%-
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1998+3%-+4%-
1999+3%-+5%+3%
2000+4%-+5%+3%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Skoda Octavia.

1996 - 2000

Skoda Octavia 1996 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+3%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Skoda Octavia 1996 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Skoda Octavia 1997 1.9 TDI 90 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Skoda Octavia with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 20V Turbo 150 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.4 60 HP manual 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
1.6 liter petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 75 HP manual 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+1%
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 101 HP manual 30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+8%
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 101 HP automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
1.8 liter petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 20V 125 HP manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km-2%
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 20V 125 HP automatic 25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km
Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 20V Turbo 150 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+4%
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.8 20V Turbo 150 HP automatic 25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.9 SDI 68 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km+6%
Skoda Octavia 1996 1.9 TDI 90 HP automatic 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km+4%
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+8%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 2000 2.0 115 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km0%
Skoda Octavia 2000 2.0 115 HP automatic 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.