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Skoda Fabia vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Fiat Pandina?

Skoda Fabia vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Fabia

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.

Fiat Pandina is visibly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Fiat Pandina with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Pandina

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 Skoda Fabia offers clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 13.9 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers substantially more torque with 250 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 158 Nm more.

Fabia

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Pandina is barely lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers considerably more boot space – 380 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries slightly more – 437 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia is far ahead 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
Skoda Fabia
Fiat Pandina

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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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Fiat Pandina

The Fiat Pandina, commonly referred to as a spirited urban companion, boasts a charm that's both nostalgic and contemporary. Its compact design embraces city streets with an agile grace, making it an excellent choice for bustling environments. With a reputation for reliability and an economical approach, the Pandina continues to win hearts as a beloved everyday vehicle.

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Skoda Fabia
Fiat Pandina

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 - 14.7 s
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Fiat
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