2000 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
