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VW Polo vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Skoda Fabia?

VW Polo vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is barely cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Skoda Fabia costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Fabia

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 VW Polo offers a bit more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Polo

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 1,143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers marginally more boot space – 380 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries barely more – 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 clearly superior 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
402 - 437 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 - 207 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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