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Kia Sportage vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Skoda Fabia?

Kia Sportage vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sportage

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 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 Kia Sportage offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Sportage

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 visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries noticeably more – 580 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
Kia Sportage
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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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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Kia Sportage
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
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