2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Fabia (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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, 2006 Skoda Fabia (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Focus | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1150 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |