2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Pilot 2006 Skoda Octavia
Make Honda Skoda
Model Pilot Octavia
Year Released 2008 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 55 L


 

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