2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 141 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
