2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 207 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Because 2008 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 207. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207. 2008 Peugeot 207 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 Peugeot 207 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 207 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
