2006 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Renault Clio 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 2006 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Clio | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
