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Skoda Fabia vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or VW ID.5?

Skoda Fabia vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,860 £.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers substantially more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

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 2,051 kg. The difference is around 908 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries markedly more – 552 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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