2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 141 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |