2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2007 Skoda Roomster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Roomster (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Roomster should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Skoda Roomster.
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 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Roomster. 2007 Skoda Roomster has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Skoda Roomster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Fusion | 2007 Skoda Roomster | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Fusion | Roomster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |