Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 75 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2007: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 1.4 engine: The engine is characterised by increased vibration when cold, frequent antifreeze leaks and turbine defects. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.69 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 21 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 32 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 721 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 7200 | |
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