2007 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster 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 Volkswagen New Beetle (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Volkswagen | Skoda |
Model | New Beetle | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |