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Kia XCeed vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Skoda Fabia?

Kia XCeed vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • somewhat more trunk space

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Fabia is noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Kia XCeed costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 Kia XCeed offers marginally more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia XCeed delivers marginally more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

XCeed

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 slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers somewhat more boot space – 426 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries marginally 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Kia XCeed
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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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 XCeed
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 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
143 - 155 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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 - 180 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

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