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Skoda Fabia Volkswagen Polo

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Skoda Fabia Volkswagen Polo
Model years 2021-now 2017-now
From (indicative) € 22,990 € 24,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency 72/100 74/100
Practicality 78/100 70/100
Value retention 70/100 n/a
Reliability 78/100 78/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 44/100 44/100
Specifications
0–100 km/h (s) 10.6 10.8
Top speed (km/h) 193 188
Length (mm) 4108 4074
Width (mm) 1780 1751
Height (mm) 1459 1451
Kerb weight (kg) 1142 1173
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 5.3 5.4
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1100 1000
Boot (l) 380 351
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 95 95

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Skoda Fabia · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment VW group) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5,3 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Practicality: Boot 380 l vs B-segment average (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Value retention: Residual-value indication from B-segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Polo · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Practicality: Boot volume + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this model year in NL/DE · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 1.0 TSI (NJ, vierde generatie)

Skoda Fabia

Fourth-generation Fabia on the MQB-A0 platform, shared with the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza. Strong point is the boot (380 l), large for the B-segment class. The 1.0 TSI delivers 95 hp and returns WLTP 5.3 l/100km; owners report 5.5 to 6.5 l/100km in practice (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · VI facelift (2024)

Volkswagen Polo

Compact five-door on the MQB-A0 platform, still in production after the 2021 facelift. Entry engine is the 1.0 TSI with 95 hp; 351 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,000 kg. WLTP consumption 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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