BMW i3 2013 vs Skoda Fabia 2015
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 80 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Fabia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 and Skoda Fabia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`564 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`109 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 6200 | |
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