2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 75 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
