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Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Karoq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (177 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (16900 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Skoda Karoq?

Skoda Fabia

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Fabia has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: manages with and is therefore more efficient than the with . The difference is about per 100 km.

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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 Karoq has a slight edge – offering 190 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.40 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 228 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Karoq pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Fabia is noticeable lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly perceptible more room – 521 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs evident better – up to 1630 L, which is about 440 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq clearly perceptible takes the win – 549 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Karoq proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Karoq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,100
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Skoda Karoq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 7.6 L
Skoda Fabia
Skoda Karoq

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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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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Skoda Fabia
Skoda Karoq
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Costs and Consumption

Price
16900 - 30500 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1780 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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