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    Skoda Octavia Base (2003) price & specs

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    $41,990†
    1.8L petrol5D Hatchback4 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2003 Skoda Octavia Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Skoda Octavia is regarded as a lower Medium built in Czech Republic with prices starting at $41,990 before on-road costs.

    This Skoda Octavia is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5700 rpm) and 210 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The Skoda Octavia measures 1431mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4507mm (177.4 inches) in length, 1731mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2512mm (98.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1290kg (2844.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Octavia Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    66.41 - 87.3 kW/t
    66.41 kW/t
    125.17 kW/t
    Boot Space
    428 - 548 litres
    374 litres
    548 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    3 years
    3 years

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    Dimensions

    4,507 mm
    1,731 mm
    1,431 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,507 mm
    Overall Width1,731 mm
    Overall Height1,431 mm
    Wheelbase2,512 mm
    Load Capacity585 mm

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    Base

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $41,990†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Stroke Engine: 86.4
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.8
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18

    Fuel Economy

    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.8

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
    Maximum Speed (mph): 134

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 46.9
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1328
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 528

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.6
    Front Track (mm): 1513
    Overall Height (in): 56.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1431
    Overall Length (in): 177.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4507
    Overall Width (in): 68.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1731
    Rear Track (in): 58.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1494
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Wheelbase (in): 98.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2512

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 973
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.9
    Rear Headroom (mm): 962
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.3
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1404
    Rear Hip Room (in): 56.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1428
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.9
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1115
    Rear Leg Room (in): 34
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 863

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1875
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4134
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1290
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2844

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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