BMW i3 2017 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 | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 15.7 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 110 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 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: | 4.01 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| 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. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW i3 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 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`670 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`055 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 6400 | |
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