Skoda Fabia 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 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: | 95 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 900 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1395 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.5 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: | 1`596 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`066 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 500 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 11 000 | |
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