2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Fiesta | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |