Skoda Fabia 2005 vs Opel Astra 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 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 46 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (by 541 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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