2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1278 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Skoda Octavia | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Skoda | Land Rover |
Model | Octavia | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |