Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 32 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 15 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 170 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`819 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 18 400 | |
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