2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Skoda Fabia (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda FR-V | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | FR-V | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |