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 Skoda Fabia vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison
Skoda Fabia
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Mazda Mazda 2
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2024 Skoda
Fabia
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 2
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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 Skoda Fabia SELECT 85TSI
Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
210 to 223 km
44L
233 to 238 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,390 - $39,690
$22,870 - $28,070
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at that face
- Super easy to drive
- It's manual!
Misses
- Tiny boot
- Second row is underdone
- MZD infotainment is dated
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
- Park Assist (+$1,000)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,650)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1496 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 81kW - 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 142Nm - 144Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.5 - 12 | 13 | |
