2000 Subaru Forester vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 166 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Forester | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Subaru | Skoda |
| Model | Forester | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
