Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Fabia is 26 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.9 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`555 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 8200 | |
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