2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Opel Corsa and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Corsa | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |