2006 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 1 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 1,420 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
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 Fabia (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Clio | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Clio | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1420 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
