2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Freelander | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |