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Skoda Fabia vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 23,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or MINI MINI?

Skoda Fabia vs MINI MINI: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

MINI MINI

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

Skoda Fabia is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the MINI MINI costs 23,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,009 £.

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

MINI

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 MINI MINI offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI MINI is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI MINI is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 228 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI MINI delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

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 a bit lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,335 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers visibly more boot space – 380 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Fabia offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,190 L, about 265 L more than the MINI MINI.

When it comes to payload, the MINI MINI carries very slightly more – 445 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI MINI 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 £23,300
MINI

MINI MINI

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 293 - 402 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
23,300 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Length
3,858 - 4,036 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Height
1,431 - 1,464 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
345 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
MINI
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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