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Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Suzuki Jimny?

Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Suzuki Jimny

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Fabia offers significantly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Skoda Fabia offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is barely lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries noticeably more – 437 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia is clearly superior overall 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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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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