Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 37 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 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 2 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 |
no data | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 37 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| 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`585 | 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 30 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
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