2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2006 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 885 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 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
