2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Fabia and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
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, 2005 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
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2005 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fabia | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |