2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Octavia and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 222 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.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Octavia | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
