2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Superb (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Superb weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Superb. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia | Superb |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
