Skoda Fabia 2008 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Fabia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Focus) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 45 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia 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: | 4.24 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 20 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1226 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 23 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 299 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`225 kg | 1`294 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 526 kg | |
| Skoda Fabia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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