2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Skoda Roomster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Mobilio | Roomster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
