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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Skoda Fabia?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers only slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers barely more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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 1,420 kg. The difference is around 277 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries marginally more – 481 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia has the upper hand 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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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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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
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 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
123 - 135 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
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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