Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 1 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 225 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 58 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 541 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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