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 Mini 5D Hatch Comparison
Skoda Fabia
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2025 Skoda
Fabia
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2025 Mini
5D Hatch
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
8.2
8.1
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7.1
Based on the Skoda Fabia SELECT 85TSI
Based on the Mini 5D Hatch
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L
215 to 228 km
40L - 44L
212 to 282 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,390 - $39,690
$40,800 - $56,990
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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
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Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 100kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4500 - 44500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 220Nm - 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1350 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
