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Skoda Fabia vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or VW Touran?

Skoda Fabia vs VW Touran: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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VW Touran

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Fabia is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Fabia offers slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran 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 visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more boot space – 834 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 454 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries noticeably more – 601 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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 £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, 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
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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