2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 89 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 (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1896 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 19 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |