2006 Skoda Fabia vs. 2006 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Fabia and 2006 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Swift (101 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 74 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
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 Suzuki Swift (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Fabia | 2006 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fabia | Swift |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
