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BMW 2 Series vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Skoda Fabia?

BMW 2 Series vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,866 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.9 L/100km – no difference here.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Skoda Fabia offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is markedly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 417 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series offers barely more boot space – 390 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries barely more – 437 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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