Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 49 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.6 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 Peugeot 407, 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 54 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 63 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 407 (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`615 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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