7.9
2024 Skoda Fabia review
This little Skoda costs more than an Audi A1 with the same engine... But does it do enough to justify its bigger price tag?
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Matt Campbell
2023 Skoda Fabia vs 2024 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Skoda Fabia
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2023 Skoda
Fabia
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2024 Volkswagen
Polo
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How they stack...
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Based on the Skoda Fabia MONTE CARLO EDITION 150
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
196 km
40L
216 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$29,490 - $40,390
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Charming thing to look at and drive
- Lots of Skoda practicality highlights
- Decent boot for its size
Misses
- Hard ride, lots of road noise
- Back seat is cramped
- You can get an Audi A1 for less!
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
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 (+$2,500)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
