2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2007 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V 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.
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2008 Honda HR-V | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | HR-V | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |