Skoda Fabia 2018 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Skoda Fabia
2018 - 2021
Volkswagen Polo
2017 -
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Skoda Fabia is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Polo can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.0 (petrol)1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG)
Both cars are available with petrol engines.

Performance

Power: 60 - 110 HP65 - 272 HP
Torque: 95 - 200 NM95 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 - 16.6 seconds4.1 - 15.5 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Polo are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Fabia. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.6 - 5.03.1 - 5.9
Skoda Fabia petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 118 - 133 mm (4.6 - 5.2 inches)143 - 148 mm (5.6 - 5.8 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.00 m4.05 m
Width: 1.73 m1.77 m
Height: 1.47 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres351 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1150 litres1125 litres
Skoda Fabia has 21 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 25 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo.
Gross weight: ~ 1`580 kg~ 1`668 kg
Net weight:~ 1`063 kg~ 1`224 kg
Load capacity:~ 517 kg~ 444 kg
Skoda Fabia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Skoda Fabia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 78008400
Pros and Cons: Skoda Fabia has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Volkswagen Polo has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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