2008 Skoda Fabia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Fabia and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Polo (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Volkswagen Polo (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
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2008 Skoda Fabia | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fabia | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |