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Skoda Fabia vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or VW Tiguan?

Skoda Fabia vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,273 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers clearly 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 Tiguan is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is barely faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly 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 visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more boot space – 652 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 296 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries somewhat more – 533 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Skoda Fabia
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a calm, family‑first compact SUV that impresses with cavernous rear room, a versatile boot and sofa‑like seats that make motorway miles feel effortless, while its revamped infotainment is quicker and cleaner than before. It does demand a healthy budget and some compromises — the cabin leans heavily on touch controls for climate and the limited rear child‑seat anchoring and wide mirrors can frustrate buyers who prize simplicity or maximal flexibility.

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Skoda Fabia
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
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