Opel Astra 2006 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: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Skoda Fabia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 710 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: | 4.48 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 26 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 18 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 1225 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 221 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 785 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 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 (kg): | 1`865 | 1`610 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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