2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Jazz | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Jazz | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |