2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
