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Skoda Fabia vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Toyota Prius?

Skoda Fabia vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers markedly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Fabia

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers clearly more boot space – 380 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries slightly more – 437 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
Skoda Fabia
Toyota Prius

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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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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Skoda Fabia
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Toyota
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