2003 MG ZR vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2003 MG ZR 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG ZR (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG ZR should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 234 kg more than 2003 MG ZR.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG ZR. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MG ZR | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | MG | Skoda |
| Model | ZR | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
