Skoda Fabia 2000 vs Ford Fiesta 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 2 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 14 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Despite less power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 4 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1015 litres | 945 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Skoda Fabia has 8 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Skoda Fabia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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