2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Octavia and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 245 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.
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 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Octavia | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 12.6 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 | 1305 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
