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Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Suzuki Ignis?

Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki Ignis is moderately cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,697 £.

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

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Fabia offers substantially more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers considerably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 143 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, Suzuki Ignis is clearly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers markedly more boot space – 380 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries very slightly more – 437 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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.

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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Suzuki Ignis

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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