Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6400 | |
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