Skoda Fabia 2007 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford Fusion, but torque is 5 NM less than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1163 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 37 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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