2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 595 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 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, 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager (360 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Skoda |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
