Skoda Fabia 2003 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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Polo have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
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`640 | 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 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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