Opel Astra 2003 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 28 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | 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. | |||
| 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 2004 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 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1225 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`275 kg | 1`095 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 515 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Skoda Fabia. Therefore, Skoda Fabia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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