Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
| Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Skoda Fabia torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 18 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 34 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.4 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`610 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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