Skoda Fabia 2018 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Fabia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Fabia consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 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 | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 21 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`541 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 7800 | |
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