2007 Proton Satria 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 Proton Satria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Satria would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 431 kg more than 2007 Proton Satria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Skoda Octavia (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Satria | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Proton | Skoda |
| Model | Satria | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1159 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
