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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Skoda Fabia?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Hatchback

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Fabia

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 Skoda Fabia offers clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers moderately more boot space – 440 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries very slightly more – 437 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia is far ahead 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 £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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Fiat Tipo Hatchback

The Fiat Tipo is a sensible, spacious hatchback that prides itself on practical charm and everyday usability, perfect for buyers who want straightforward value rather than runway drama. It won’t turn heads for flash, but its comfortable ride, clever interior space and low-stress nature make it a smart, grown-up choice with a wink of character.

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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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Fiat Tipo Hatchback
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Fiat Tipo Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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