2002 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A4 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
