2004 Skoda Fabia vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 579 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2004 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2004 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Skoda Fabia | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | Fabia | S80 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |