2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Octavia and 2008 Toyota Auris 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 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Toyota Auris. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Auris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
