2001 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Fabia would be higher. Both 2001 Skoda Fabia and 2005 Volkswagen Touran are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 202 kg more than 2001 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 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fabia | Touran |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
