Ford Fusion 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 1 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, but torque is 5 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fusion consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Fusion is larger. Ford Fusion is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fusion is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1163 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 37 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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