2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 281 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 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
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2005 Skoda Fabia | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Skoda | Subaru |
Model | Fabia | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |