2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A4 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
