2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (178 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 13 kg more than 2012 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 (235 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Skoda Octavia | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Skoda | Honda |
Model | Octavia | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |