2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2006 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Octavia and 2006 Subaru Outback Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback Sport weights approximately 121 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Outback Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport 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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Octavia | 2006 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Octavia | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
