Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, but Skoda Fabia torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 785 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 17 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 4 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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