Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Opel Astra 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 59 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.0 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 48 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 114 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, 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`695 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 8200 | |
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