2006 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia.

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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2004 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2004 Skoda Octavia
Make Honda Skoda
Model Civic Octavia
Year Released 2006 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1802 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 113 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 55 L


 

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