Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 36 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 7.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 830 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 | no data | |
| 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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