Skoda Fabia vs SsangYong Tivoli – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Skoda Fabia has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the SsangYong Tivoli costs 21400 £. That’s a price difference of around 4543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia manages with 4.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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 SsangYong Tivoli has a slight edge – offering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs a touch better – reaching 222 km/h, while the SsangYong Tivoli tops out at 181 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Tivoli pulls a bit stronger with 280 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Fabia is noticeably lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1375 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers strongly more room – 720 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Tivoli performs a touch better – up to 1440 L, which is about 250 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, SsangYong Tivoli minimal takes the win – 455 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Fabia proves to be has the upper hand and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Fabia is the better all-rounder in this comparison.