Volvo 850 1996 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: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Skoda Fabia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 850 is 71 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1016 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 185 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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