2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 4 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 27 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Skoda | Honda |
| Model | Octavia | Fit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
