Ford Fusion 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Fusion) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Fabia) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 18 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, but torque is 34 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.00 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 2 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, if possible |
1175 litres | no data | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 37 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| 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: | 1`640 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`105 kg | 1`104 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 486 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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