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MG MG3 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Skoda Fabia?

MG MG3 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG3 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 MG MG3 offers only slightly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm more.

MG3

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is very slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,237 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers noticeably more boot space – 380 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries marginally more – 448 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia shows a few small advantages 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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Reviews MG MG3

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

Skoda Fabia

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 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
100 - 137 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
MG
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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