Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 66 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Skoda Fabia has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Skoda Fabia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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