2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia. 2002 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Defender | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |