Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Mazda 3 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Fabia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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 Mazda 3 2004 1.4 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 635 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 138 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 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 Skoda Fabia (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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