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 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 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 307 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 S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 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 S60 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | Fabia | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 6.5 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 | 1235 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |