2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | Grande Punto | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |