Skoda Fabia 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Fabia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 109 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 285 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`541 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 17 600 | |
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