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
Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Swift Comparison
Skoda Fabia
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Suzuki Swift
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2025 Skoda
Fabia
vs
2025 Suzuki
Swift
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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
7.6
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Based on the Skoda Fabia SELECT 85TSI
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID PLUS
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L
215 to 228 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,390 - $39,690
$23,490 - $33,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, DUAL INJECTOR | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.4L, 1.0L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 74.2 - 82 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
