2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Fabia (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Fabia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |