2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 250 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 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fabia | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.9 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 | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
