Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 1 NM more than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 22 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Fabia has 141 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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