2005 Skoda Octavia vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Octavia and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 110 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 Octavia (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
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2005 Skoda Octavia | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Skoda | Skoda |
Model | Octavia | Fabia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |