2007 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Fabia and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 369 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | Fabia | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
