2006 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |