2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 2008 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Kia | Skoda |
Model | Sportage | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |