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Skoda Fabia vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or smart #3?

Skoda Fabia vs smart #3: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,686 £.

#3

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 smart #3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers noticeably more torque with 384 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 134 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 considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers barely more boot space – 380 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #3 carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 comes out modestly 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.

£41,991
#3

smart #3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 455 km
Skoda Fabia
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Skoda Fabia
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
smart
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