Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Honda Civic 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 11 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used only for this car | |
| 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 1997 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 32 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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