2007 SsangYong Korando vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Korando and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 500 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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2007 SsangYong Korando | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | SsangYong | Skoda |
Model | Korando | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |