Skoda Felicia 1996 vs Toyota iQ 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Felicia engine produces 26 HP less power than Toyota iQ, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Toyota iQ. Due to the lower power, Skoda Felicia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.0 | |
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The Toyota iQ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Felicia consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota iQ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Felicia could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 32 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Toyota iQ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Felicia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Felicia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Felicia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota iQ 2009 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota iQ 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 2.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Skoda Felicia is 88 cm longer than the Toyota iQ, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Felicia is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 32 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 238 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 7.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Felicia is 2.7 metres more than that of the Toyota iQ, which means Skoda Felicia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 750 | 1`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 4600 | |
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