2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 904 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 Volkswagen Multivan (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
