2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS and 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS.
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, 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.8T RS | 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
