2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Octavia and 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 375 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. (171 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Octavia | 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Octavia | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
