2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 478 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Skoda | SsangYong |
| Model | Octavia | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
