Roll on figures for Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI?

RX135 · 6th March 2006, 13:01

I tried searching for this information, but couldn't get it on T-BHP. What are roll on figures for Octy 1.9 TDI? If you are wondering why am I asking this question, please read on.

I encountered a nice red Octy on Karad-Satara stretch yesterday. In my ownership of Petra since last 1.1 year, this is the *first* time I had to push my car to pull away. No, I don't mess with Accords or Mondeos, though have successfully flirted with Elantras/CR-Vs quite a few times. On highways, I mostly drive in 5th gear and cruise along at ~110. If and when required, I push bit harder on gas to overtake at 130-140 in 5th. In nutshell, I am not used to downshifting to overtake.

So, I met this Octy at toll booth and let him pass. While it was moving ahead, my father was showing "that nice red car" to my daughter and casually asked me what car is that. I knew it was 1.9 TDI, but wanted to double check it, so I thought of catching it, so pushed on gas, but hey, it was pulling away rapidly. I had hit the pedal completely and still it was moving away. I was surprised and started wondering if that was 1.8 TurboPetrol. I downshifted to 4, but it still kept moving away, so to my own surprise, I downshifted further to 3rd. The engine roared and my car now started catching it rapidly. Being sedate driver, my car never was redlined earlier, though was revved hard a few times. I now contently shifted to 4th and pulled even closer, engine RPM somewhere between in 4-6K. Finally, caught up and overtook that "nice red" Octy comfortably(?).

But, I was amazed at the way that "90bhp and heavier" car accelerated. I never found elantras that quick though they are much more powerful. (May be the elantras were not driven that hard). Whatever the case may be, I have a new found respect for Skoda Octavia.

So back to the question: What are roll-on figure for Octavia? Being a diesel, does it produce huge torque in 60-140 kmph range?

Rtech · 6th March 2006, 13:17

Source: ACI

Speed / Gears 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th
20-40: 2.6sec / 5.6sec/ - / -
40-60: 2.4 / 3.4 / 10.5 / 7.7
60-80: - / 3.9 / 7.5 / 7.7
80-100: - / 4.3 / 7.3 / 7.0

20-80 (3rd gear): 12.9 sec
40-100 (4th gear): 25.3 sec

GTO · 6th March 2006, 13:38

RX,

When me and Robin had some drags (Vtec vs Octavia TDi), the Vtec was hardly ahead by a car length. In the roll-on, there was no competition. The TDi is fast enough to shame a couple of petrols, no doubt.

However, it could also be the 1.8 Turbo. But then, the red colour was never available in the rider and I am sure you could easily tell an RS from a regular Octavia.

GTO

RX135 · 6th March 2006, 14:09

GTO, you are right. When I caught him before overtaking, I did check that 1.9 TDI badge on its rear. Boy, that car sure has some torque.

DCEite · 6th March 2006, 16:57

I have always maintained this. Skoda TDi has awesome torque.. been travelling in my friend's Octavia for about an year now, and the way it pulls, just thrilling!

karthik247 · 6th March 2006, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

RX,
However, it could also be the 1.8 Turbo. But then, the red colour was never available in the rider and I am sure you could easily tell an RS from a regular Octavia. GTO

Red is available for the 1.9TDi Rider if i'm not misteken. Actually u get all the colours, but i think u might have to wait for a really long time for it.

typeOnegative · 6th March 2006, 18:51

Oh well. Nice situation you have put forward RX. I have never been in a situation like that. I have always blasted past Octys in 5th. Never have had to play catch up. Will be careful now.

P.S. For a moment, I thought you were replacing your car.
P.P.S. If I do, it will be an Octy in anycase.

Beemer · 8th March 2006, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

However, it could also be the 1.8 Turbo. But then, the red colour was never available in the rider GTO

Nowdays ,the red color is available only in two varients ,the rider and the RS .. Skoda India has stopped offering "corrida red" in any other varient and has launched a new color "flamingo red" ,which is totally different from the actual red ...

Yup, the 1.9 tdi does have fantastic initial accelaration and as GTO said ,it puts some petrol cars into shame .. Tht reminds me that i was amazed when i first drove it in 2002 and had to literally ask the driver to open the hood ,to believe/confirm f it was a diesel ...

adityapd · 8th March 2006, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX135

I encountered a nice red Octy on Karad-Satara stretch yesterday. In my ownership of Petra since last 1.1 year,

btw RX,

do u own a petra 1.6 or 1.2 ?

~A

RX135 · 8th March 2006, 11:57

I own Petra 1.6. But why did you ask? I don't think Petra 1.2 can *ever* drag against an Octy. Simply no match!

6th March 2006, 13:01	#1
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	Roll on figures for Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI? I tried searching for this information, but couldn't get it on T-BHP. What are roll on figures for Octy 1.9 TDI? If you are wondering why am I asking this question, please read on. I encountered a nice red Octy on Karad-Satara stretch yesterday. In my ownership of Petra since last 1.1 year, this is the first time I had to push my car to pull away. No, I don't mess with Accords or Mondeos, though have successfully flirted with Elantras/CR-Vs quite a few times. On highways, I mostly drive in 5th gear and cruise along at ~110. If and when required, I push bit harder on gas to overtake at 130-140 in 5th. In nutshell, I am not used to downshifting to overtake. So, I met this Octy at toll booth and let him pass. While it was moving ahead, my father was showing "that nice red car" to my daughter and casually asked me what car is that. I knew it was 1.9 TDI, but wanted to double check it, so I thought of catching it, so pushed on gas, but hey, it was pulling away rapidly. I had hit the pedal completely and still it was moving away. I was surprised and started wondering if that was 1.8 TurboPetrol. I downshifted to 4, but it still kept moving away, so to my own surprise, I downshifted further to 3rd. The engine roared and my car now started catching it rapidly. Being sedate driver, my car never was redlined earlier, though was revved hard a few times. I now contently shifted to 4th and pulled even closer, engine RPM somewhere between in 4-6K. Finally, caught up and overtook that "nice red" Octy comfortably(?). But, I was amazed at the way that "90bhp and heavier" car accelerated. I never found elantras that quick though they are much more powerful. (May be the elantras were not driven that hard). Whatever the case may be, I have a new found respect for Skoda Octavia. So back to the question: What are roll-on figure for Octavia? Being a diesel, does it produce huge torque in 60-140 kmph range?
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6th March 2006, 13:17	#2
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Source: ACI Speed / Gears 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th 20-40: 2.6sec / 5.6sec/ - / - 40-60: 2.4 / 3.4 / 10.5 / 7.7 60-80: - / 3.9 / 7.5 / 7.7 80-100: - / 4.3 / 7.3 / 7.0 20-80 (3rd gear): 12.9 sec 40-100 (4th gear): 25.3 sec
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6th March 2006, 13:38	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	RX, When me and Robin had some drags (Vtec vs Octavia TDi), the Vtec was hardly ahead by a car length. In the roll-on, there was no competition. The TDi is fast enough to shame a couple of petrols, no doubt. However, it could also be the 1.8 Turbo. But then, the red colour was never available in the rider and I am sure you could easily tell an RS from a regular Octavia. GTO
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6th March 2006, 14:09	#4
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	GTO, you are right. When I caught him before overtaking, I did check that 1.9 TDI badge on its rear. Boy, that car sure has some torque.
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6th March 2006, 16:57	#5
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,567 Times	I have always maintained this. Skoda TDi has awesome torque.. been travelling in my friend's Octavia for about an year now, and the way it pulls, just thrilling!
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6th March 2006, 18:51	#7
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Oh well. Nice situation you have put forward RX. I have never been in a situation like that. I have always blasted past Octys in 5th. Never have had to play catch up. Will be careful now. P.S. For a moment, I thought you were replacing your car. P.P.S. If I do, it will be an Octy in anycase.
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8th March 2006, 11:57	#10
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	I own Petra 1.6. But why did you ask? I don't think Petra 1.2 can ever drag against an Octy. Simply no match!
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