Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Volvo S40 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 25 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 883 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 34 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Volvo S40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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