2007 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Fabia and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Skoda Fabia and 2007 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
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2007 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Skoda | Skoda |
Model | Fabia | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |