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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Fabia - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 16900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Skoda Fabia?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Skoda Fabia

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Fabia has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Fabia manages with 4.90 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Fabia

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Hatchback has a barely noticeable edge – offering 186 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Fabia pulls slight stronger with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

3 Hatchback

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 curb weight, Skoda Fabia is clearly perceptible lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers slight more room – 380 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback minimal takes the win – 485 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Fabia proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Fabia is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £16,900
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
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
-
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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