Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`680 | 1`930 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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