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 2025 Skoda Fabia Comparison
Kia Rio
Skoda Fabia
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2024 Kia
Rio
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2025 Skoda
Fabia
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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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
252 to 270 km
43L
215 to 228 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$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
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 73kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 84 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
