2007 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Fabia and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 289 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | Fabia | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
