Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 6 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 4 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1015 litres | 947 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Skoda Fabia has 24 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Skoda Fabia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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