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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Skoda Fabia?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • marginally lighter
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Skoda Fabia

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 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 Skoda Fabia offers noticeably more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers noticeably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Skoda Fabia offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers considerably more boot space – 380 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries clearly more – 437 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 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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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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