There has been some fierce competition between two quality cars in hatchback and SUV segment. The latest hot comparison debates are Maruti Cervo and Hyundai i30, Maruti XA Alpha and Ford EcoSport. Now the competition in the sedan segment has also tightened with cut-throat competition between Corolla Altis and Skoda Octavia. The Corolla is a key profit player for Toyota since inception in the year 1966, the car has undergone extensive modifications and the new Corolla Altis delivers luxury at its very best with its superb exterior design and posh interior décor. Skoda Octavia is a classic piece as well, first unveiled in the year 2001, the price of the car has not yet been revealed, but sources state that officials would announce the cars cost when launched which is not far behind.
Corolla was first launched in India in the year 2002, the Corolla Altis is garnished with superior style and features compared to Corolla. The Altis is more voluminous and has a lengthier 2600 mm wheelbase. The Octavia is built on MQB platform of Volkswagen. This technology is the best-in-its class where details of Volkswagen and Skoda are hidden in front engine front wheel drive and traverse engines. The wheelbase of the forthcoming Octavia is around 2688mm.
Corolla Altis is fitted with a powerful 1798cc 2ZR FE power train that yields remarkable 138 bhp power and 173Nm torque engine outputs. There is a 1364cc diesel mill which runs of the advanced Variable Nozzle Turbo and Inter cooler technology. This engine releases amazing 205Nm and 87.2 bhp engine outputs. The Octavia is equipped with a potent power train adopted by the state-of-the-art Modular Transversal Toolkit engine base which is used by Volkswagen as well. This supreme engine is known for its exemplary mileage figures even under low carbon-dioxide emission levels. Octavia will be offered in diesel and petrol versions in the form of 3 engine choices such as 2, 1.8 and 1.4 liter. The diesel fueled car will be inserted with TDI Turbo diesel power train technology.
The Corolla Altis is packed with world class safety features with power door lock system, power windows, air bags, EBD and ABS. The Octavia will also emerge with a grand package in terms of safety with projector head lamps fitted with automatic beam leveler, electronically adjustable seats, sunroof, rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, 6 airbags, electronic brake force distribution and anti lock brake system.
The Altis is priced at Rs 14.36 lakhs, and the upcoming Skoda Octavia will cost Rs 15 to 18 lakhs.
The Altis and Octavia are among the most desirable luxury car lists, with drastic improvements in IT and management consulting sectors, the earning power of employees has risen. To celebrate their commendable work hierarchy, people are opting for luxury cars, which are being sold at sky rocketing rates than ever before.
The Altis and Octavia are packed with features; the Altis is a better option in terms of engine efficiency. On choosing the better car in terms of style and appearance, both are equally good. On considering safety, the Octavia has more to offer than Altis.
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Tagged: 2013 Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla
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