Skoda Fabia 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Skoda Fabia engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 26 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1163 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 80 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 167 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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