2008 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 338 kg more than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia. 2003 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Sharan | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Volkswagen | Skoda |
Model | Sharan | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |