Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 6 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Despite less power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 30 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Fabia has 154 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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