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Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Skoda Karoq?

Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,777 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.9 L/100km – no difference here.

Karoq

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 Karoq offers marginally more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is very slightly faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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 markedly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

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

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 440 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq 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.

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Karoq

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/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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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
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 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 - 210 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 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
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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