Volvo 850 1996 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 126 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.7 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 445 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 185 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`800 | 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 (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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