Fiat 500 Abarth (2009 – 2010) vs Škoda Fabia RS (2010 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 180 hp at most. The Fiat 500 Abarth is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.3 s. The Škoda Fabia RS uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Fiat 500 Abarth is the lighter car, from 1,070 kg against 1,243 kg. At 4,028 mm, the Škoda Fabia RS is 482 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Fiat
500 Abarth
2009 – 2010
|
Škoda
Fabia RS
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2010 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 hp | 179 hp |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,546 mm | 4,028 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,464 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,070 kg | 1,243 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.