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 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 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 | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |