2004 Saturn Vue vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Saturn Vue and 2004 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saturn Vue (143 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn Vue weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Skoda Fabia (241 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Saturn Vue | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Saturn | Skoda |
| Model | Vue | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
