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Fiat Topolino vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Skoda Fabia?

Fiat Topolino vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Topolino is considerably cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,828 £.

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 considerably more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 206 Nm more.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is considerably lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers significantly more boot space – 380 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 317 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries considerably more – 437 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 299 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
138 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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