1995 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. Both 1995 Volkswagen Golf and 2000 Skoda Fabia are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Skoda Fabia has automatic transmission and 1995 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1995 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volkswagen Golf | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Skoda |
| Model | Golf | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
