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Skoda Fabia vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (177 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or VW Passat?
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 Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,157 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
Passat
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 Passat offers noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 228 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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 noticeably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 580 L more than the Skoda Fabia.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries visibly more – 577 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat 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 £36,500
VW Passat
Skoda Fabia
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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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VW Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Skoda Fabia
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
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Length
4,917 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
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Height
1,521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
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Payload
402 - 437 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
80 - 177 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
59 - 130 kW
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
VW
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