2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 2008 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Octavia and 2008 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Voyager (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 529 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. 2008 Chrysler Voyager 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 Chrysler Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 2008 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Skoda | Chrysler |
| Model | Octavia | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
