Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 66 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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, if possible |
1580 litres | 1209 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 170 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 371 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.3 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: | 1`870 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`232 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 558 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Honda Civic. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 28 000 | |
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