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Skoda Fabia vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or VW Golf Variant?

Skoda Fabia vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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VW Golf Variant

  • somewhat more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers somewhat more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Skoda Fabia is slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers markedly more boot space – 611 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries clearly more – 547 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is decisively ahead 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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