2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 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. 2007 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Defender | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 11.5 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 | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |