Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1015 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 10 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The Skoda Fabia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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