2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (89 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 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 (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
