Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Volvo S40 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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`655 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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