2004 Skoda Octavia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2004 Skoda Octavia and 2005 Volkswagen Touran are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 24 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Skoda Octavia | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Octavia | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |