2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD and 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD | 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.6 | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
