2002 Skoda Octavia vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 80 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 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Skoda Octavia | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Octavia | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
