Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Ford Fusion 2002
| 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 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 7 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.2 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.53 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 20 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 1175 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 101 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 386 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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