2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 193 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Skoda Octavia | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Skoda | Honda |
Model | Octavia | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |