2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.

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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Taurus 2007 Skoda Octavia
Make Ford Skoda
Model Taurus Octavia
Year Released 2009 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 264 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6251 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4501 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 55 L


 

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