Skoda Fabia 2018 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Fabia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Fabia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 984 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 27 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`541 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Fabia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 9600 | |
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