2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 421 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia. 2003 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2006 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2006 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac Seville 2006 Skoda Octavia
Make Cadillac Skoda
Model Seville Octavia
Year Released 2003 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1806 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L