2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 606 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Jazz | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
