2007 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Fabia and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster 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 Volkswagen Jetta (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fabia | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
