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
Skoda Fabia vs Kia Picanto Comparison
Skoda Fabia
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2025 Skoda
Fabia
vs
2025 Kia
Picanto
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L
215 to 228 km
35L
189 to 210 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,390 - $39,690
$17,890 - $21,790
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheap and cheerful motoring
- Welcome upgrades to safety suite
- Save The Manual
Misses
- Smaller and not as pretty as MG 3
- ANCAP rating has now expired
- Servicing isn't exactly cheap
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1248 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 62kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 122Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
