Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 31 HP less power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Suzuki Liana. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Fabia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2004 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 Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality. High engine timing chain lifetime. Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.54 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 13 cm shorter than the Suzuki Liana, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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