Škoda Octavia (2004 – 2008) vs Kia Cerato / Spectra (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Škoda Octavia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 143 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 208 km/h. The Kia Cerato / Spectra is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,285 kg. At 4,572 mm, the Škoda Octavia is 91 mm longer than the Kia Cerato / Spectra.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2004 – 2008
|
Kia
Cerato / Spectra
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 160 hp | 98 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 320 Nm | 143 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 15.5 s | 9.0 – 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 223 km/h | 172 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.4 L/100 km | 4.9 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,572 mm | 4,340 – 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,735 – 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,470 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,610 – 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,430 kg | 1,125 – 1,326 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.