2005 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar X-Type and 2005 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,099 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar X-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 187 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar X-Type (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar X-Type | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | X-Type | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2099 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
