Ford Focus 2001 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 23 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1225 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 94 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 355 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`635 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`180 kg | 1`095 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 515 kg | |
| Ford Focus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Skoda Fabia. Therefore, Skoda Fabia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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