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Skoda Octavia 1.6 Ambiente

General information

ModelSkoda Octavia 1.6 Ambiente
Year2000
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.7 PS (76 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0774 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space560 litres (148 gallons)
Optional cargo space1350 litres (357 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1330 kg (2,932.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1915 kg (4,221.9 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originCzech Republic
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