Skoda Fabia 2007 vs Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta, but torque is 5 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 7 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1163 litres | 945 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 16 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| 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`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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