2003 Audi A2 vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2003 Audi A2 and 2003 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A2.
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, 2003 Skoda Octavia (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A2 | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A2 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
