2006 Skoda Fabia vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Fabia and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 394 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Fabia | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fabia | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 9.8 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 | 1135 kg | 1529 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
