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Skoda Fabia vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Hyundai i30?

Skoda Fabia vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

i30

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 somewhat more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 250 Nm.

Fabia

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 slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers barely more boot space – 395 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia stands well ahead of its rival 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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Skoda Fabia

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Hyundai i30

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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