2001 Seat Tango vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Tango. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Tango. 2008 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Tango | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | Tango | Octavia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |