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Skoda Fabia vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (177 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (16900 £ vs 41600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Volvo V60?

Skoda Fabia

Volvo V60

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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.

Skoda Fabia has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

V60

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 Volvo V60 has a convincingly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs noticeable better – reaching 228 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls convincingly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Skoda Fabia is decisively lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 591 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers clearly perceptible more room – 519 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 performs somewhat better – up to 1431 L, which is about 241 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, Volvo V60 slightly takes the win – 506 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo V60 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,600
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 92 km
Skoda Fabia
Volvo V60

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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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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Skoda Fabia
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
16900 - 30500 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1780 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.