2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 665 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.
Because 2008 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX 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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 2008 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | SRX | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
