Renault Modus 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 17 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Modus is 20 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Modus is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | 1163 litres | |
| Renault Modus has 26 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Renault Modus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`640 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Modus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Renault Modus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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