2002 Skoda Octavia vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Skoda Octavia and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1174 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 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Skoda Octavia | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
