Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 17 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Skoda Octavia 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Fabia is 32 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 100 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`639 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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