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Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Suzuki S-Cross?

Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Suzuki S-Cross costs 21,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 Skoda Fabia offers markedly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers marginally more torque with 250 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 15 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 moderately lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,280 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki S-Cross offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries marginally more – 437 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia is far ahead 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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
119 - 138 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
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
395 - 405 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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