2008 Rover 45 vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Rover 45 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Rover 45.
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 (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 45 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
