2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Octavia and 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 74 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
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 Volkswagen New Beetle (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Skoda Octavia | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Octavia | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |