2008 Skoda Roomster vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Roomster weights approximately 246 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Skoda Roomster (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Roomster | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Roomster | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
