Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 2 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used also on Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Fabia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 engine | |||
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 | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1015 litres | 947 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Skoda Fabia has 24 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 68 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`570 | 1`530 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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