2005 Skoda Octavia vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Octavia and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 355 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.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Octavia | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Octavia | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
