Comparison:Skoda Fabia 2021 (new) Vs. Ford Fiesta 2017

Dimensions

Moving on to Dimensions, the Skoda Fabia is generally larger than the Ford Fiesta. The Fabia is 4108mm long, 1780mm wide, and 1954mm wide including mirrors, compared to the Fiesta's 4048mm length, 1735mm width, and 1941mm width including mirrors. The Fiesta, however, is slightly taller at 1490mm compared to the Fabia's 1479mm. The Fabia has a longer wheelbase of 2552mm compared to the Fiesta's 2493mm, which suggests a more spacious interior. The ground clearance of the Fabia is consistently 138mm, while the Fiesta's ground clearance ranges from 122mm in the 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line to 150mm in the Active 1.0 EcoBoost. Lastly, the Fabia's turning circle is 10.4 meters, making it more nimble than the Fiesta, which varies between 9.8 meters and 11.0 meters depending on the engine choice.

To sum it up, the Skoda Fabia offers a more spacious and comfortable interior and is more maneuverable thanks to its larger dimensions and smaller turning circle.

Boot/interior

When looking at Boot/interior specifications, the Skoda Fabia wins in terms of luggage space. It offers 380 liters of boot space and 1190 liters with the rear seats folded (bottom to roof), whereas the Ford Fiesta comes with 292 liters of boot space and 1093 liters with the rear seats folded (bottom to roof). Both cars have seating for 5 passengers, the same number of Isofix child-seats, and the Fabia has already been mentioned as having more doors than the Fiesta.

So, the Skoda Fabia is the clear winner in this category with its greater luggage capacity and easier access for passengers.

Engines/drivetrain

Comparing the Engines/drivetrain of both cars, we can see that the Ford Fiesta offers a wider range of power and performance. The Fiesta has engines with power outputs ranging from 55kW to 147kW, while the Fabia's engines range from 48kW to 110kW. Similarly, the Fiesta's torque varies between 110Nm and 320Nm, while the Fabia's engines range from 95Nm to 250Nm. In terms of acceleration, the Fiesta's range spans from 6.5 seconds to 14.7 seconds in the 0-100km/h sprint, and its top speed varies from 165km/h to 230km/h. The Fabia, on the other hand, takes between 8.0 seconds and 15.5 seconds to reach 100km/h, with top speeds ranging from 172km/h to 225km/h. The Fiesta has a broader selection of gear options, ranging from 5 to 7 gears, depending on the engine. The Fabia also ranges from 5 to 7 gears. Lastly, the Fiesta has 3 cylinders across the board, while the Fabia offers both 3 and 4-cylinder engines.

In conclusion, the Ford Fiesta provides more variety in terms of engine choices and generally offers higher performance figures compared to the Skoda Fabia.

Consumption/ecology

Looking at the Consumption/ecology specs, the Ford Fiesta has a slightly larger fuel tank, holding 42 liters compared to the Skoda Fabia's 40 liters. CO2 emissions are lower in the Fabia, with a range of 109.0 g/km to 128.0 g/km, whereas the Fiesta's emissions vary between 112.0 g/km and 153.0 g/km. Interestingly, the Ford Fiesta comes with larger 195/60R15 tyres compared to the Fabia's 185/65R15 tyres, and it generates slightly more noise, ranging from 66 dB to 70 dB, compared to the Fabia's 65 dB to 68 dB range.

In summary, the Skoda Fabia has a better ecological footprint with lower CO2 emissions and less noise, despite having a smaller fuel tank.

Weight/towing

Lastly, let us discuss Weight/towing. The Ford Fiesta has a slightly wider weight range, from 1144 kg to 1280 kg, whereas the Skoda Fabia's weight varies between 1116 kg and 1310 kg. The Fabia has marginally higher maximum allowable towing weights, with a braked trailer weight limit of 800 kg to 1200 kg compared to the Fiesta's 750 kg to 1000 kg range. Unbraked trailer weights are also slightly higher for the Fabia, ranging from 550 kg to 610 kg, while the Fiesta ranges from 580 kg to 625 kg. The Fiesta's maximum roof load is 50 kg, while the Fabia can handle up to 75 kg. The Fabia has a consistent maximum towbar load of 50 kg, while the Fiesta's range varies between 45 kg and 65 kg.

In conclusion, the Skoda Fabia is the better choice for those who prioritize towing capacity and roof load limits.

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