2004 Skoda Octavia vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2004 Skoda Octavia and 2004 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Skoda Octavia | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Skoda | Xedos |
| Model | Octavia | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
