8.1
2025 Skoda Fabia review
Skoda has introduced a cheaper version of its smallest model, and it's just what the Czech brand's light hatch range desperately needed.
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Max Davies
2024 Kia Rio vs 2024 Skoda Fabia Comparison
Kia Rio
Skoda Fabia
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2024 Kia
Rio
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2024 Skoda
Fabia
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Kia Rio
Based on the Skoda Fabia SELECT 85TSI
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
239 to 270 km
42L
210 to 223 km
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
7 year
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MSRP
$19,690 - $25,590
$32,390 - $39,690
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CarExpert's Take
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient turbo triple
- Nimble yet comfortable ride, solid dynamics
- Finally a more logical value proposition
Misses
- Occasional interior rattles
- Still slightly too expensive
- Missing some handy safety gear
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Park Assist (+$1,000)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.5 - 12 | |
