Honda Civic 2019 vs Skoda Octavia: In Pics

Modified On Mar 07, 2019 02:41 PM By Dinesh for Honda Civic

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We compare the latest Honda Civic for India with its Czech rival that has evolved significantly in the time the former was on a hiatus from India

Honda Civic vs Skoda Octavia

Update: The Honda Civic prices start at Rs 17.7 lakh to Rs 22.3 lakh across India. The petrol CVT is available in V, VX and ZX variants and the diesel manual is available only in the VX and ZX variants. Full details are here.

Set to be launched on 7 March 2019, the new tenth-gen (facelift) Civic is making a comeback six years after the eighth-gen model was discontinued in 2013. In those six years, the competition in the segment has grown fiercer with the introduction of latest models of the Skoda Octavia, Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis. In fact, the Skoda Octavia has evolved significantly and makes a really strong case for itself. Here's a detailed comparison of the two midsize sedans in pictures to see how the two fare against each other, be it in terms of looks, features or engine options.

Exterior:

Front:


Width: 1799mm	Width: 1814mm
From the front, both the cars belong to two extreme ends of the spectrum. Where the Civic looks agressive but conventional, the Octavia is understated, yet quirky. The Civic features sleek headlamps flanking the signature bull-horn grille, which makes it look wider than the Octavia that gets split headlamps; numbers however suggest otherwise.

Side:


Length: 4656mm	Length: 4670mm
Wheelbase: 2700mm	Wheelbase: 2688mm
The Civic carries forward its sporty styling and features a coupe-like profile with a sloping roof line. The Octavia, in comparison, looks more like a conventional three-box sedan.

Also Read: 2019 Honda Civic Review: First Drive

Rear:


Height: 1433mm	Height: 1476mm
The Octavia’s rear is simple yet elegant - quintessentially Skoda in the way it is designed. The Civic’s rear end on the other hand has sporty written all over it. The heavily raked rear windshield and those boomerang tail lamps make the Civic look like an everyday sports car.

Boot Space:


Boot Space: 430 litres	Boot Space: 590 litres
The Octavia packs a significantly larger boot (160 litres more) than the Civic and its notchback-type boot lid further makes it more practical than a traditional sedan boot. The Civic’s boot opens like that of any conventional sedan’s.

Wheels:


The Civic will be available with two tyre size: lower variants will get 215/55R16, while higher variants will get 215/50/R17.	All variants of the Octavia get 205/55R16 tyres.

Interior:

Dashboard:


Both cars get leatherette upholstery and feature a dual-tone finish. However, thanks to the abundance of beige in the Octavia’s cabin, it looks more spacious than the Civic’s cabin.

Honda Civic 2019 In Pics: Design, Interior, Features, And More

Infotainment:


The Civic comes with a 7-inch touchscreen unit which protrudes from the dashboard, whereas the 8-inch unit on the Octavia is glass encased and sits flush in the dashboard. Both the infotainment systems support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

AC:


Both the midsize sedans come with dual-zone automatic AC which allows the driver and co-passenger to set different temperature settings. They also come with rear AC vents.

Powered Driver seat:


The Honda Civic gets an 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, whereas the Octavia is available with a 12-way electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function.

Instrument Cluster:


Both the cars here are available with an all-digital instrument cluster. However, while the Octavia gets a single 12.3-inch screen, the Civic’s instrument cluster is divided into three sections.

Rear Seats:


Since both are midsize sedans, they look pretty spacious in the second row. They also offer three-point seatbelts for all three rear passengers.

Sunroof:


Both sedans are equipped with an electric sunroof.

Parking Brake


The Civic comes with an electronic parking brake.	The Octavia, on the other hand, gets a conventional lever-type parking brake.

Unique Features


The Honda Civic comes with Honda Lane Watch wherein, a camera installed on the left mirror displays an image of that blind spot on the 7-inch infotainment touchscreen	The Octavia is equipped with first-in-segment handsfree parking. When activated, the sedan can park itself without any steering input from the driver. Acceleration and braking require driver’s inputs though.

Safety:


Honda CIvic gets six airbags as standard across the range.	The Octavia comes with eight airbags. However, they are limited to the higher variants. The base-spec Octavia comes with four airbags.

Diesel Engine


The diesel Honda Civic is powered by a 1.6-litre engine that makes 120PS of power and 300Nm of torque. It is available with a 6-speed MT only.	The Octavia comes with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 143PS/320Nm. It can be had either with a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed DSG.

Petrol Engine:


The Civic is powered by a 1.8-litre petrol engine that makes 141PS and 170Nm. It is mated to a 7-step CVT with paddle shifters.	The Octavia is available with two petrol engines: a 1.4-litre TSI and a 1.8-litre TSI. While the 1.4-litre unit makes 150S/250Nm, the 1.8-litre unit is good for 180PS/250Nm. The smaller engine is mated to a 6-speed MT, whereas the bigger engine can be had with a 7-speed DSG.