I have used Octavia in the past and using Optra presently. Still I can't decide which is the best among the two. Octy for its Build Quality, Fuel efficiency, Handling, Quality and Looks. Optra for its Power, Refinement, Space, Value for money, Ride quality and Cost of maintainence. Which is your pick?
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dcargod
raj_5004
abhinavgupta
archit
Vibhor
Crazy cat
abhi_qpotsiavs
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Octavia 1.9 Tdi or Optra Magnum 2.0 TDCI
Poll
Which one you'll go for among Octavia 1.9 Tdi or Optra Magnum 2.0 TDCI?
- [ 2 ]
- [15%]
- [ 11 ]
- [85%]
Total Votes: 13
Crazy cat- Posts : 2587
Location : Coimbatore
It is Optra for me. Power, refinement, VFM, cheaper to maintain, looks(i feel Octy more outdated) and pease of mind(recent examples of Skoda are very bad.)
Vibhor- Posts : 2754
Location : -
I like octy very much, I'm just impressed with its sporty looks but its becoming quite outdated and also it has less features in comparo with Optra, Optra is brilliant in terms of features, comfort levels and a relaible chevy badge.So i voted for Optra, Let's see and hope Skoda launches new facelifted octy loaded with features and gives it a new life in India, Then I can cancel my vote and choose octy without any confusion. :)
Here are pics of both,
SKODA OCTAVIA
CHEVY OPTRA MAGNUM
VT
Here are pics of both,
SKODA OCTAVIA
CHEVY OPTRA MAGNUM
VT
Last edited by Vibhor on 24th April 2009, 9:11 pm; edited 1 time in total
archit- Posts : 940
Location : Bangkok
well in the end i voted for optra!
but heart still says octy!
mind took control! LOL
but heart still says octy!
mind took control! LOL
abhinavgupta- Posts : 518
Location : Delhi
Ummm. The Magnum has lesser features than the Octavia my friend :)
Atleast the models i had compared
I'd prefer the Skoda Octavia.
But i really like the Magnum's engine.
An amazing pot under that hood.
Sheer Raw power.
Atleast the models i had compared
I'd prefer the Skoda Octavia.
But i really like the Magnum's engine.
An amazing pot under that hood.
Sheer Raw power.
raj_5004- Posts : 579
Location : Mumbai
its the optra for me, just for her engine though.
the build quality of the skoda is outstanding, i have read about skodas having 6 lakh kms on their odo & still running strong! but i wont use my car for more than 1.5 lakh kms. and for that duration, i need a car which i can enjoy more, so the optra!
the build quality of the skoda is outstanding, i have read about skodas having 6 lakh kms on their odo & still running strong! but i wont use my car for more than 1.5 lakh kms. and for that duration, i need a car which i can enjoy more, so the optra!
abhi_qpotsiavs- Posts : 256
Location : Mumbai / Pune
Morever, Most expensive Model of Optra is cheaper than cheapest model of Octy.
@ Abhinav, which models you compared? Because I guess, Optra is more feature laden.
@ Abhinav, which models you compared? Because I guess, Optra is more feature laden.
dcargod- Posts : 680
Location : Kolkata
I would choose the Optra because of its brutally powerful engine, good ride, space, refinement, and cheap 'small car-like' maintenance. But the Octy isn't too bad either, but somehow, the Optra for me.
@Abhinav, which models have you compared?
@Abhinav, which models have you compared?
thackervijay- Posts : 1812
Location : Ahmedabad
chevy seems winning the battle, no doubt of skoda's solid built quality and its handling, but still as others said optra for me too, damn engine is superb under its hood and also as Raj said who drives for 5L kms, need change and new cars which chevy would lemme me do it :D
zinam- Posts : 650
Location : Chennai
My heart say Chevy, but my mind says Skoda :)
car-o-static- Posts : 77
Location : Kolkata
Optra Magnum for me
Reasons are its looks, handling, better economy and its a chevrolet... A company you can trust with your eyes closed.
Reasons are its looks, handling, better economy and its a chevrolet... A company you can trust with your eyes closed.
dcargod- Posts : 680
Location : Kolkata
Low maintenance is Chevy's forte. The door mirrors with integrated turn signals cost around 2500, a little more than that of a Swift. :shock:
source, abhijit bhaiya,
source, abhijit bhaiya,
abhi_qpotsiavs- Posts : 256
Location : Mumbai / Pune
Chevy is leading by a fair margin. I expected tie between Chevy and Octy.
Vibhor- Posts : 2754
Location : -
Still not that expensive as of Octavia's!dcargod wrote:Low maintenance is Chevy's forte. The door mirrors with integrated turn signals cost around 2500, a little more than that of a Swift. :shock:
source, abhijit bhaiya,
Octy's spares can easily burn a hole in its owner's pocket.
VT
Road Rocket- Posts : 918
Location : India
I voted for Chevrolet Magnum. :)
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