2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra 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 9 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 10 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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Astra | Fabia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |