BMW i3 2013 vs Skoda Fabia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.6 Hybrid | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| BMW i3 engine produces 72 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Despite less power, BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 4.6 | |
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The BMW i3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW i3 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the BMW i3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 9 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW i3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 1`730 | 1`619 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7600 | |
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