2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 199 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (191 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
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2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
Model | Getz | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 9.8 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 | 1187 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |