Volvo 850 1994 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 29 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Despite the higher power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 850 is 71 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1016 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 195 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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