Skoda Fabia 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 53 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 21 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1163 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 142 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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