Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Skoda Fabia 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Fabia is 26 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1270 litres | |
| 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: | 1`659 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`204 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 505 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7000 | |
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