2007 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Fabia and 2007 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 105 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.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Fabia | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
