Audi A8 1997 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Skoda Fabia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 107 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 23 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1016 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 265 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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