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Fiat Tipo Limousine vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Limousine or Skoda Fabia?

Fiat Tipo Limousine vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Tipo Limousine is marginally cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 noticeably 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries marginally 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 leads convincingly 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
Fiat Tipo Limousine
Skoda Fabia

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Fiat Tipo Limousine

The Fiat Tipo sedan is a practical, no-nonsense family saloon that focuses on roomy, usable space and comfortable everyday driving rather than flashy pretence. It won't set pulses racing, but its sensible packaging, economical running costs and honest charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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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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Fiat Tipo Limousine
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 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
-
co2
120 - 121 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,532 mm
Length
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Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,497 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
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
1,598 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
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