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: | 106 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 37 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Modus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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`690 | 1`640 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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