Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, but torque is 2 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Fabia 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1015 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 24 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The Skoda Fabia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.7 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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