2005 Skoda Octavia vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Octavia and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (126 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 Skoda Octavia (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (177 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Octavia | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Octavia | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
