2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 68 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |