2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Jazz | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
