2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 479 kg more than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Galaxy | Fabia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |