2008 Skoda Roomster vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Roomster and 2008 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Skoda Roomster. 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 (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Roomster | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Roomster | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
