Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 343 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 165 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 217 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 5.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 20 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 43 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
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