Skoda Octavia 1998 fuel consumption

Skoda Octavia from 1998 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. Starting from 1998 Skoda Octavia average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 1999 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

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

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Skoda Octavia	All carmakers	Skoda Octavia
1998	+3%	insignificant	+4%	+5%
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1999	+3%	insignificant	+5%	+5%
2000	+4%	insignificant	+5%	+5%

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

1998 - 2000

Skoda Octavia 1998 wagon fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.5 MPG 8.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	43.2 MPG 5.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+5%

Skoda Octavia 1998 specs

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Skoda Octavia 1998 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 9% 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 1998 Combi 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 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo 150 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.6 101 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+6%
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.6 101 HP automatic	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km
1.8 liter petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V 125 HP manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+6%
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.8 20V 125 HP automatic	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo 150 HP manual	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km+2%
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo 150 HP automatic	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+2%
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 90 HP 4x4 manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 90 HP 4x4 automatic	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 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 Combi 2.0 115 HP manual	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km0%
Skoda Octavia 2000 Combi 2.0 115 HP automatic	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km

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* - 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.