2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 119 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Skoda | Nissan |
Model | Fabia | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |