Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Seat Ibiza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 1 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, but torque is 6 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Despite the higher power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Fabia is 5 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 938 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 8 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The Seat Ibiza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`590 | 1`526 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
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