2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 4 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 506 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 Skoda Fabia (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Skoda Fabia | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Skoda | Chevrolet |
Model | Fabia | Captiva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |