Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 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 Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 30 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 9 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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