Skoda Fabia 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 67 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 185 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 426 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 883 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 22 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`675 | 1`940 | |
| 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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