2006 Skoda Fabia vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Fabia and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 405 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.
Because 2006 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Skoda Fabia | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | Fabia | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |