2006 Skoda Fabia vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Fabia and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
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 Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fabia | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |