2003 Skoda Fabia vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2003 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2003 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Skoda Fabia | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Skoda | Audi |
| Model | Fabia | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
