2002 Skoda Fabia vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 486 kg more than 2002 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Fabia. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2002 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2002 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Skoda Fabia | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Fabia | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
