What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Skoda Fabia deliver on the road?

The Skoda Fabia reaches a peak output of 177 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the Skoda Fabia use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 4.90 L.

What maximum speed does the Skoda Fabia reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 228 km/h.

How big is the Skoda Fabia overall?

Length 4108 mm, width 1780 mm, height 1459 mm – those are the dimensions of the Skoda Fabia.

What drivetrain options does the VW Polo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the VW Polo?

The VW Polo reaches a peak output of 207 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the VW Polo use?

On average, the VW Polo consumes 5.10 L.

Skoda Fabia vs VW Polo - Differences and prices compared

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 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £ , while the VW Polo costs 17300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 381 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Fabia manages with 4.90 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Polo

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 Polo has a somewhat edge – offering 207 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Polo pulls noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1143 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers hardly perceptible more room – 380 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Polo slight takes the win – 457 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is far ahead overall 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.

Reviews Skoda Fabia

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Costs and Consumption
Price 16900 - 30500 £	Price 17300 - 30800 £
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.6 L	Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 112 - 126 g/km	co2 116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 L	Fuel tank capacity -

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Hatchback	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors -
Curb weight 1143 - 1278 kg	Curb weight 1143 - 1378 kg
Trunk capacity 380 L	Trunk capacity 351 L
Length 4108 - 4137 mm	Length -
Width 1780 mm	Width 1751 mm
Height 1458 - 1461 mm	Height -
Max trunk capacity 1190 L	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 402 - 437 kg	Payload 432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol	Engine Type Petrol
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
Power HP 80 - 177 HP	Power HP 80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 15.7 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed 175 - 228 km/h	Max Speed -
Torque 93 - 250 Nm	Torque 93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 59 - 130 kW	Power kW 59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1984 cm3