2008 Skoda Roomster vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Roomster and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Skoda Roomster and 2008 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Roomster (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Roomster should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
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 Roomster (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Roomster | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roomster | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 18.5 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 | 1266 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
