2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Fabia and 2005 Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 224 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fabia | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |