2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Toledo | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
