Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Chevrolet Kalos 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 19 HP less power than Chevrolet Kalos, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Chevrolet Kalos. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Kalos, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Kalos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | |
| 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 | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Kalos, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 63 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Kalos. The Chevrolet Kalos may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Kalos, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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