2007 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
