2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 256 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.
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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Venza | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Toyota | Skoda |
| Model | Venza | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
