Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| 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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 975 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 193 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 186 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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