Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 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 | 14.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 7 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 880 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 | 947 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 154 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 158 litres). | |||
| 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`675 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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