2012 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 525 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.
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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Pilot | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Pilot | Octavia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |