2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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, 2005 Skoda Fabia (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1420 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |