2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Octavia and 2008 Renault Thalia 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) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. 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) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Skoda | Renault |
| Model | Octavia | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2473 mm |
