2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.

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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2006 Skoda Octavia
Make Honda Skoda
Model Civic Octavia
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1595 cc
Horse Power 138 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 77.4 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 55 L


 

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