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Skoda Fabia vs Nissan Micra comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Nissan Micra?

Skoda Fabia vs Nissan Micra: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Micra

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Nissan Micra costs 24,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,686 £.

Micra

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 slightly 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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Micra takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers marginally more torque with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 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, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,452 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries very slightly more – 437 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia is narrowly ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,774 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
403 - 408 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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