Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Skoda Fabia 2000
| 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 | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1015 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. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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