2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Smart ForFour and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 317 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2006 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Smart | Skoda |
| Model | ForFour | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
