Skoda Fabia 2004 vs Seat Ibiza 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Fabia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Ibiza) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 55 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 184 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2004 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 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 1 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1015 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 5 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Ibiza (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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