Skoda Fabia 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 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 | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
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 |
1395 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`633 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 17 000 | |
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