The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 13,500

€ 17,500

€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Fiesta 1.4 is 2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
58.3
67.8
78
59
64.6
72.5
67.8 in
Width
64.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
98
155.5
96.5
157.5
155.5 in
Length
157.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
2295 lb
Curb Weight
2687 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3691 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
14.59 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
JA8/JR8
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
104 hp
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
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24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
24.16 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
41 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
490 mi
665 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft






27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft