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Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Skoda Fabia?

Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Fabia is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Fabia

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Fabia offers moderately more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 250 Nm.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is somewhat lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers very slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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 £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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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