2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 315 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 2012 Audi TT 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, 2012 Audi TT 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, 2012 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
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2005 Skoda Fabia | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Skoda | Audi |
Model | Fabia | TT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1349 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |