In this article, we will be comparing two popular small cars - the Ford Fiesta and the Skoda Fabia. We will delve into the details of each car's performance, dimensions, engine specifications, and more to provide you with an educated comparison.
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.
Length - DimensionsTyre Name | Length |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 4048 mm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 3992 mm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
4048 mm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
3992 mm
Wheelbase - DimensionsTyre Name | Wheelbase |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 2493 mm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 2470 mm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
2493 mm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
2470 mm
Width - DimensionsTyre Name | Width |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1735 mm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 1732 mm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1735 mm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
1732 mm
Width including mirrors - DimensionsTyre Name | Width including mirrors |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 1958 mm |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1941 mm |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
1958 mm
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1941 mm
Height - DimensionsTyre Name | Height |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1490 mm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 1452 mm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1490 mm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
1452 mm
Ground clearance - DimensionsTyre Name | Ground clearance |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 133 mm |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 130 mm |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
133 mm
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Ford Fiesta 2022
130 mm
Turning circle - DimensionsTyre Name | Turning circle |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 9 m |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 10 m |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
9 m
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Skoda Fabia 2014
10 m
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.
Boot space - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 330 l |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 292 l |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
330 l
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Ford Fiesta 2022
292 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof) - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 1150 l |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1093 l |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
1150 l
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1093 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows) - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 l |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 l |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 l
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 l
Seats - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Seats |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 5 |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 5 |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
5
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Ford Fiesta 2022
5
Max. seats - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Max. seats |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0
Doors - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Doors |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 5 |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 3 |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
5
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Ford Fiesta 2022
3
Isofix - Boot/interiorTyre Name | Isofix |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | Standard |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | Standard |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
Standard
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Ford Fiesta 2022
Standard
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.
Drive - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Drive |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | Front-wheel drive |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | Front-wheel drive |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
Front-wheel drive
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Ford Fiesta 2022
Front-wheel drive
Fuel - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Fuel |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | Premium |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | Premium |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
Premium
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Ford Fiesta 2022
Premium
Gearbox - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Gearbox |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | Manual Transmission |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | Manual Transmission |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
Manual Transmission
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Ford Fiesta 2022
Manual Transmission
Gears - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Gears |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 5 |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 5 |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
5
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Ford Fiesta 2022
5
Cylinders - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cylinders |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 3 |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 3 |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
3
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Ford Fiesta 2022
3
Max. speed - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Max. speed |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 165 km/h |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 160 km/h |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
165 km/h
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Skoda Fabia 2014
160 km/h
Power - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Power |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 55 kW |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 44 kW |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
55 kW
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Skoda Fabia 2014
44 kW
Torque - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Torque |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 110 Nm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 95 Nm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
110 Nm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
95 Nm
Cubic capacity - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cubic capacity |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1084 ccm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 999 ccm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1084 ccm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
999 ccm
Cubic capacity - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Cubic capacity |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1084 ccm |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 999 ccm |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1084 ccm
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Skoda Fabia 2014
999 ccm
Acceleration 0-100km/h - Engines/drivetrainTyre Name | Acceleration 0-100km/h |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 14 s |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 15 s |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
14 s
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Skoda Fabia 2014
15 s
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.
Tank size - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Tank size |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 45 l |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 42 l |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
45 l
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Ford Fiesta 2022
42 l
Combined consumption (NEDC) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Combined consumption (NEDC) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 4 l/100km |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 l/100km |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
4 l/100km
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | City consumption (NEDC) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 5 l/100km |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 l/100km |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
5 l/100km
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 l/100km
Combined consumption (WLTP) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Combined consumption (WLTP) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 l/100km |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 5 l/100km |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 l/100km
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Ford Fiesta 2022
5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (WLTP) - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | CO2 emissions (WLTP) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 g/km |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 120 g/km |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 g/km
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Ford Fiesta 2022
120 g/km
Emission standard - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Emission standard |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | Euro 6b (NEDC) |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
Euro 6b (NEDC)
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Ford Fiesta 2022
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Tyre size - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Tyre size |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 185/60R15 |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 195/60R15 |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
185/60R15
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Ford Fiesta 2022
195/60R15
Noise - Consumption/ecologyTyre Name | Noise |
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Ford Fiesta 2022 | 67 dB |
Skoda Fabia 2014 | 72 dB |
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Ford Fiesta 2022
67 dB
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Skoda Fabia 2014
72 dB
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.
Empty weight (EU) - Weight/towingTyre Name | Empty weight (EU) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 1080 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1144 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
1080 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1144 kg
Permissible total weight - Weight/towingTyre Name | Permissible total weight |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 1535 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 1515 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
1535 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
1515 kg
Braked trailer - Weight/towingTyre Name | Braked trailer |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 800 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
800 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 kg
Trailer (no brakes) - Weight/towingTyre Name | Trailer (no brakes) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 540 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
540 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 kg
Max. roof load - Weight/towingTyre Name | Max. roof load |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 75 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 50 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
75 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
50 kg
Max. towbar load - Weight/towingTyre Name | Max. towbar load |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 50 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
50 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 kg
Offroad
Ramp angle - OffroadTyre Name | Ramp angle |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 ° |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 ° |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 °
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 °
Maximum incline - OffroadTyre Name | Maximum incline |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 ° |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 ° |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 °
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 °
Departure angle - OffroadTyre Name | Departure angle |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 ° |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 ° |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 °
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 °
Approach angle - OffroadTyre Name | Approach angle |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 ° |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 ° |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 °
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 °
Fording - OffroadTyre Name | Fording |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 mm |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 mm |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 mm
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 mm
EV
Range (WLTP) - EVTyre Name | Range (WLTP) |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 km |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 km |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 km
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 km
Battery capacity - total - EVTyre Name | Battery capacity - total |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 kWh |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 kWh |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 kWh
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 kWh
Battery capacity - usable - EVTyre Name | Battery capacity - usable |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 kWh |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 kWh |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 kWh
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 kWh
Battery weight - EVTyre Name | Battery weight |
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Skoda Fabia 2014 | 0 kg |
Ford Fiesta 2022 | 0 kg |
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Skoda Fabia 2014
0 kg
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Ford Fiesta 2022
0 kg