1.0l? you might need to push it up the hill :thinking:
bellboys to AnnaMak
22 Sep 17#2
I'm assuming new engine technology has passed you by unnoticed?
With the engine downsizing trend in full swing, it’s no surprise to see the VW Group’s tried and tested 1.0-litre three-cylinder is now available in the Skoda Octavia. What might come as a surprise is that it’s actually a great choice, despite being such a small engine in such a big car.
The little three-cylinder under the bonnet produces 113bhp, which isn’t much in a car like the Octavia. But the 200Nm of torque is very impressive for a 1.0-litre unit and actually makes the engine very useable in normal driving.
It's amazing what they can get out of these modern small engines. Slightly suspicious that they could have done this 30 years ago though.
bilbob to bigbak
22 Sep 17#8
Technology, build and fabrication processes, materials... All were not at the level they are now... A turbo 30 years ago had no where near the level of refinement and reliability they have today.
That's impressive, provided its been submitted by a significant number of people who have recorded it accurately.
m5rcc to M_z
23 Sep 17#16
And it typically is...
Optom to m5rcc
23 Sep 17#17
If you check figures for same engine in estate Octavia or other models in VAG group, they are all achieving around 47mpg.... This leads me to suspect people have inadvertently put in wrong figures on HonestJohn.
m5rcc to Optom
24 Sep 17#18
An Octavia estate weighs more.
Optom to m5rcc
24 Sep 17#19
Same engine in smaller cars such as Fabia or Polo etc is around mid/high 40s. And estate is 1172kg cf 1150kg for hatchback (Octavia brochure) 22kg can not make 20mpg difference!
m5rcc to Optom
24 Sep 17#20
Same engine block, but with different power outputs. This Octavia has 115ps, the Fabia/Polo has 95ps.
Bertz99 to Optom
25 Sep 17#21
What car seems to support your reasoning:
Optom to Bertz99
25 Sep 17#22
This is what I was expecting, around 45mpg for this Octavia. However, on HonestJohn realmpg page it shows rather high, 60+. The same engine in various modes of tune and in different models throughout VAG group of cars, people are achieving mid 40s. Anyways. Ordering this car as current car does 26mpg.
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With the engine downsizing trend in full swing, it’s no surprise to see the VW Group’s tried and tested 1.0-litre three-cylinder is now available in the Skoda Octavia. What might come as a surprise is that it’s actually a great choice, despite being such a small engine in such a big car.
The little three-cylinder under the bonnet produces 113bhp, which isn’t much in a car like the Octavia. But the 200Nm of torque is very impressive for a 1.0-litre unit and actually makes the engine very useable in normal driving.
Key specs
autoexpress.co.uk/sko…iew
Poor deal: cheaper elsewhere by £215.38 or almost £9/net/month:
Slightly suspicious that they could have done this 30 years ago though.
A turbo 30 years ago had no where near the level of refinement and reliability they have today.
And estate is 1172kg cf 1150kg for hatchback (Octavia brochure) 22kg can not make 20mpg difference!
However, on HonestJohn realmpg page it shows rather high, 60+.
The same engine in various modes of tune and in different models throughout VAG group of cars, people are achieving mid 40s.
Anyways. Ordering this car as current car does 26mpg.