2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 92 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Armada 2008 Skoda Octavia
Make Nissan Skoda
Model Armada Octavia
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1990 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 55 L


 

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