Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 47 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2001 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 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 179 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 395 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. | |||
| 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`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 400 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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