2006 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Octavia (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lada Niva 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva. 2000 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2006 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2006 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Lada | Skoda |
Model | Niva | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |