Mercedes A class 1997 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 7 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.5 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 Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 Skoda Fabia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 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 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: | 3.58 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 38 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1015 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 90 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 Mercedes A class (by 685 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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