2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia. 2005 Ford Expedition 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. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Expedition | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
