2008 Seat Leon vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Seat Leon 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 (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Leon | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Leon | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
