2004 Skoda Fabia vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Skoda Fabia and 2004 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 495 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Skoda Fabia | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fabia | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
