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Skoda Fabia review - a great-value, practical supermini

"A size increase serves the Skoda Fabia well, making it an ideal supermini for families"

Carbuyer Rating

4.4 out of 5

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Price
£19,700 - £25,600

Pros

  • Very practical
  • Comfortable
  • Great value for money

Cons

  • No hybrid model
  • Not much fun to drive
  • Some bland interior trim

Verdict - Is the Skoda Fabia a good car?

The Skoda Fabia is one of our favourite superminis because it performs well and offers very strong value for money. Skoda has a tradition of offering class-busting models and the Fabia is no exception, with five doors, respectable rear legroom and boot space that’s on par with family hatchbacks from the class above. While it’s a shame there aren’t any electrified options, the Fabia’s simple, but tried-and-tested petrol engines also offer decent driving manners with low running costs, and it’s a surprisingly comfortable supermini for longer trips.

Skoda Fabia models, specs and alternatives

The Skoda Fabia has been a huge success, with more than 4.5 million finding homes around the world since it launched around two decades ago. Customers appreciated the affordable running costs, space and sturdy build quality.

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Introduced in 2021, the latest Fabia shares its underpinnings with the sporty SEAT Ibiza, as well as the slightly more premium Volkswagen Polo. The result is a significant size increase over the old model, and access to much more modern infotainment and safety technology.

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Skoda has become synonymous with practicality, and the new Fabia is a key example of why. The supermini now boasts a class-leading 380-litre boot, which is way bigger than the Ford Fiesta and comes close to matching cars from the class above. Not only that, but there's also more space for passengers and child seats, giving the Fabia more versatility than ever.

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As features continue to trickle down from bigger models, the Fabia feels increasingly upmarket. Four trim levels are currently available, called SE Comfort, SE L, Colour Edition, and a sporty Monte Carlo model. Every version of the Fabia is well equipped with standard LED headlights and tail lights, while the higher models get ‘big car’ features such as a heated steering wheel and a panoramic sunroof. Infotainment is taken care of by a central touchscreen measuring up to 9.2 inches in size, while digital instruments can also be chosen to replace the standard analogue gauges.

One area where the Fabia perhaps isn't quite as advanced as rivals is under the bonnet. Most buyers will get a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that can manage around 50mpg but there's no hybrid or even mild-hybrid assistance. Buyers can spec this engine in a variety of power outputs from the basic MPI versions with 79bhp, or a more powerful TSI variant with either 94bhp or 108bhp. Entry-level engines get a five-speed manual gearbox, with the most potent getting a choice of a six-speed manual or a DSG automatic. A more powerful 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is available in the range-topping Monte Carlo model; this produces 148bhp, making it the fastest version of the Fabia currently on sale.

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None of that means the Fabia will be expensive to run, but those seeking innovation or a cheap company car might prefer one of the hybrid powertrains offered in the Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio E-Tech or Honda Jazz, which can run on electric power for at least some of the time.

On a more positive note, the new Fabia is better to drive than the old one. Skoda engineers have chosen to make the new car’s suspension softer than the Fiesta or Ibiza; it's not as sporty as a result but it rides very well and feels relaxed over long distances.

The Fabia was awarded five stars by Euro NCAP, a score that will reassure owners. The Fabia uses a number of tried and tested engines shared with other models, so it should generally prove reliable. However, in our Driver Power brand satisfaction survey, Skoda fell to a concerning 20th place out of 32 manufacturers. Owners weren’t too impressed with Skoda’s technology, but praised the brand’s undeniable value for money.

MPG, running costs & CO2

The Skoda Fabia offers cheap petrol motoring but there's no hybrid model

Like a number of its supermini rivals, the Skoda Fabia is only offered with petrol engines, as sales of small diesel cars continues to shrink. It also appears unlikely the Fabia will be released as a hybrid - if you're looking for one of those, you'll need to stick with the Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio E-Tech or Honda Jazz.

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Instead the Fabia offers simple, affordable motoring with small three-cylinder petrol engines that are economical. Most are just 1.0-litres in size and there is also a 1.5-litre four-cylinder if you need extra performance. The latter will also be affordable to run as the smaller engines, thanks to clever technology that can shut down two cylinders when the engine’s full power isn’t required.

Skoda Fabia MPG & CO2

The slight increase in size of the latest Fabia has not affected its efficiency. Even the most powerful 1.5-litre TSI petrol with 148bhp can officially return around 50mpg in sporty Monte Carlo trim, fitted with an automatic DSG gearbox. Meanwhile, CO2 emissions start from 118g/km, a figure that’s fine for private buyers but won't suit company-car drivers due to a high (BiK) Benefit-in-Kind banding.

Most drivers will instead pick one of the frugal 1.0-litre TSI petrol engines. These are available in two different power outputs – 94bhp and 108bhp – and can both manage around 55mpg, with CO2 emissions as low as 116g/km. While 1.0-litre cars sit in a slightly lower BiK band than the flagship 1.5-litre model, both will still attract a higher tax bill than hybrids such as the Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz. While these rivals will be more efficient around town, there’s little to differentiate between them if you do lots of motorway miles, as they will all achieve economy figures in the low-to-mid 50s at higher speeds.

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Acting as the entry-point to the range, the non-turbocharged 1.0-litre MPI engine is offered in the Fabia with a 79bhp output. Despite being less powerful, it’s unlikely to be any cheaper to run than the turbocharged TSI engines, managing up to 55mpg and emissions starting from 116g/km. The main saving here is the cost of buying the car itself, but considering a TSI engine is only around £500 more, we'd recommend upgrading unless you need a particularly low insurance group.

All versions of the Skoda Fabia are liable for VED (road tax) at the standard rate from the second year of ownership onwards.

Insurance groups

Strangely, the closely related Volkswagen Polo with the same entry-level 1.0-litre MPI engine as the Skoda Fabia starts from insurance group one, despite having a slightly more upmarket image in comparison – the Fabia starts from group four, so it’s still one of the cheapest cars to insure in the UK, and is cheaper to buy than the Polo in the first instance. The 1.0-litre TSI model increases to insurance group 10, while the 1.5-litre TSI sits in group 19 out of 50, which will make it pricey to insure for young drivers.

Warranty

While Skoda does most things right, its three-year/60,000-mile warranty is starting to look rather poor next to some offerings from rivals, although it does still match the likes of Ford and Volkswagen. Hyundai offers a five-year/unlimited-mileage policy, while Kia offers seven years of cover. Toyota has a new 'Relax' warranty that can last up to 10 years. Skoda Fabia owners can extend their warranty coverage for up to two extra years or 100,000 miles for prices ranging from between £250 to just over £500.

Servicing

Skoda offers competitive servicing prices and it can be a good idea to take out a fixed-price servicing plan when (or shortly after) you buy the car. These plans cover two or three years, and cost around £15 a month, and cover the cost of scheduled maintenance, helping to spread the cost and avoid large bills.

Engines, drive & performance

The small Skoda offers a reassuring big-car feel

While the outgoing Fabia soldiered on with parts from much older cars, the latest model now gets newer technology and a significant size increase. It's especially noticeable how much wider it is and this improves stability, which has always been a Fabia trademark. Now it feels even more solid and secure, and does a good job of convincing you it's a larger car from the driver's seat.

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We wouldn't go so far as to call it sporty because the Fabia still feels more focused on comfort than the Hyundai i20. Instead, its steering feels more natural and it has a level of polish that moves it much closer to the Volkswagen Polo and Renault Clio.

Skoda Fabia petrol engines

Skoda only offers the Fabia with front-wheel-drive and petrol power, however, there are three different engines to choose from. The range-topping 1.5-litre powertrain is only available on Monte Carlo and produces a potent 148bhp. While this is no match for the likes of the Volkswagen Polo GTI, the Fabia Monte Carlo feels relatively brisk. Unlike the rest of the Fabia range, this model is only available with a seven-speed DSG gearbox; getting from 0-62mph takes around eight seconds.

The mid-range turbocharged 1.0-litre TSI is familiar to anyone who has driven any small Volkswagen Group cars over the last few years. This is available in 94bhp and 108bhp outputs, with the latter taking 10 seconds to get from 0-62mph. Both engines can be specified with either a six-speed manual or the aforementioned DSG automatic; the DSG can be slow to respond at times, and acceleration is often accompanied by an obtrusive grunt from the engine.

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During normal driving, the engine is far quieter at low revs, with a smooth and subdued character. It’s impressive at motorway speeds, where the engine noise is barely noticeable over road noise, which can be quite loud at times. For most drivers, we expect the slick manual gearbox will provide a more satisfying driving experience over the DSG automatic.

It’s also very comfortable for a supermini, with a softer ride that makes it relaxing to drive. The handling is fairly neutral too, with a numb steering feel meaning the Fabia lacks the fun factor or driver involvement possessed by rivals such as Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio. However, regardless of the lack of fun, the Fabia offers precise and secure handling for a supermini, and is one of the most refined you can buy.

Unless you're a young driver who needs the lowest possible insurance group, or you only occasionally leave the town and suburbs, we'd avoid the 1.0-litre MPI engine. While its 79bhp might not sound too far off the 94bhp of the cheapest TSI engine, the lack of a turbocharger means it has around half the pulling power. This gives it a 0-62mph time of 15.6 seconds (versus 10.7 for the 94bhp TSI engine) and it feels like harder work to drive as a result, with overtakes requiring serious planning. While its short gearing and slick manual gearbox mean even the MPI can feel perfectly adequate in urban settings, we found it is especially sensitive to hills, which almost always require shifting into a lower gear to maintain momentum.

Interior & comfort

The Fabia's interior is no-frills but has all the essential features

As it’s much larger than before, the Fabia's interior has been transformed. It now blurs the boundaries between supermini and family-sized hatchback, and could see some buyers reconsidering which model they need.

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In keeping with its new grown-up personality, the Fabia is more refined than before too. Not only is its ability to soak up a rough road commendable, it's also good at keeping wind and tyre noise at a low hum.

While the interior doesn’t rewrite the rulebook, its controls are exactly where you’d expect them, and the quality of materials is better than you might expect of a car from a budget-focused brand. That said, there is a notable disparity between the front cabin, which feels expensive, and the rear passenger compartment, which makes use of seemingly much worse-quality material, with hard plastic rear door trims and manual window winders in lower trims.

Skoda Fabia dashboard

Moving to the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen Polo and SEAT Ibiza hasn't just increased space, it has also given Skoda's designers access to a new generation of technology. This means its infotainment is far more contemporary, with a central touchscreen measuring up to 9.2 inches in size. This setup looks modern and boasts slick graphics that are easy to read but it is slightly slower to load and less responsive than some rival systems.

While analogue gauges are still standard, an optional digital instrument display is also available in the Fabia for the first time, and it feels a world away from the basic dials fitted into earlier generations of Skoda’s supermini. We’re not sure how much people will use some of its screen layouts, though, including one which just shows the car's speed and range in a large font – presumably to avoid other distractions on a long motorway drive at night.

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The dashboard itself is also a new design, with a swish horizontal piece of body-coloured trim that intersects circular air vents. Another highlight is some fabric trim (from SE trim upwards), similar to the Octavia and Enyaq iV but overall materials are kept fairly simple. 

A two-spoke steering wheel is a neat design touch and the rotary dials for the ventilation controls are easy to use while driving along a bumpy road. The extra width of the interior has also allowed for more plentiful storage and even a wireless smartphone charging tray.

Equipment

Depending on which of the four trim levels you go for, features include some new arrivals for the Fabia range. A heated steering wheel, heated windscreen and wireless smartphone charging are offered, along with dual-zone climate control. There's even a panoramic roof to make the interior feel lighter and brighter, which is an item usually associated with bigger, more expensive cars.

SE Comfort is now the most basic trim, with surprisingly powerful LED headlights and several exterior additions including front fog lights, 15-inch alloy wheels and rear parking sensors above the now discontinued S trim. Inside, upgrades include height adjustability for the front seats, a two-spoke leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel and matching trim on the gear lever and handbrake.

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Colour Edition gets further styling enhancements including a contrasting roof colour, larger 16-inch aerodynamic alloys and rear privacy glass, and upgraded technology inside with a 10-inch digital dial cluster and keyless start. If you’re simply after an affordable supermini, this would be our pick of the range.

Next up, the SE L trim adds substantially to the equipment list. It gets a larger 9.2-inch infotainment screen, dual-zone air conditioning, ambient interior lighting, LED interior lights, a front armrest and all-round electric windows.

Topping the Fabia lineup is the new sporty Monte Carlo trim. To set it apart from the regular models, it gets several sporty design tweaks, including a gloss black front grille, redesigned bumpers, and model-specific 17-inch alloys. Other upgrades include special Monte Carlo badges, LED headlights and foglights, and tinted rear windows. Inside, sports seats are fitted along with red and black contrasting trim.

Practicality & boot space

The Skoda scores well here, thanks to a generous interior and huge boot

The Skoda Fabia has long been marketed as the sensible supermini for customers in need of space, and the latest model is a big step up again in that regard. Measuring a considerable 111mm longer than before, with 94mm extra bodywork between the front and rear wheels, you may wonder if you still need that Skoda Scala, Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf, as the Fabia’s interior is one of the most spacious in its class.

Skoda Fabia interior space & storage

Even on the outside, the latest Fabia is close to the size of a Golf and with five doors as standard, it's also very easy to get in and out. Rear passengers will find a bench that's easily wide enough for two adults, with three now less of a squeeze than before. Buyers looking to use the Fabia as a family car will be able to make use of the car’s three separate ISOFIX mounting points – most cars in this class just make do with two.

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Those in the front will find lots of space, with more shoulder room and good visibility. The driving position should be comfortable for a wide range of body shapes, with good adjustment for the seat and steering wheel.

If you're the sort of person who can't leave the house without armfuls of stuff, the Fabia will also suit you perfectly. There are large door bins, lots of cubbies and the glovebox is able to swallow a surprising amount. We also really like the USB-C socket on the rear-view mirror, which is perfect for powering a dashcam. It’s not perfect, though, with a pair of cupholders between the front seats that are too small for some coffee cups and a lack of dedicated charging ports for rear passengers.

Boot space

And that's before we've got to talking about the boot, which at 380 litres is something of a star attraction. It matches the volume of the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 from the class above, and is a vast 50 litres bigger than the old Fabia. It also gives the Fabia a serious practicality advantage over rivals like the Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta, with boots measuring just 286 litres and 311 litres respectively. 

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The Fabia has 60:40 split and fold rear seats but the boot floor isn't adjustable – folding down the rear seats frees up 1,190 litres of boot space. There are some clever features, like an ice scraper tucked in the fuel filler hatch and an umbrella in the front door. You can also specify a folding front passenger seat, which frees up space for particularly long items.

Reliability & safety

It might be small but the Skoda Fabia is strong and safe

While the Skoda Fabia is too new for data on its reliability to be available, the closely related SEAT Ibiza and Volkswagen Polo both feature in our latest Driver Power survey. The Fabia also gets more safety kit than ever before and received a five-star rating when tested by Euro NCAP.

Skoda Fabia reliability

The mechanically similar Volkswagen Polo came 62nd out of the top 75 models in our latest Driver Power survey, with decent scores for its powertrains and running costs. With similar engines but more space, we'd expect the Fabia to go ahead of this when it arrives in the rankings. Considering its sister car has been out for a few years, Skoda should also be able to capitalise on making any reliability improvements amassed during this period. In our Driver Power brand survey, Skoda came just ahead of VW (27th) and SEAT (23rd) finishing 20th out of 32 manufacturers. Buyers praised the value-for-money and practicality of their Skoda models, while there were complaints regarding the in-car tech.

Safety

It might be a supermini but the Fabia is clearly targeted at families, so it's great to see features like the option of a top and bottom ISOFIX child-seat mounting for the front passenger seat. Other safety technology will include self-parking devices and Travel Assistant, which can steer the car and adjust its speed in heavy traffic.

Unlike the outgoing Fabia, the latest version gets the full gamut of driver aids like lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot warnings and alerts to tell the driver if traffic is present as they are reversing out of a parking space or driveway.

When the new Fabia was crash-tested by Euro NCAP in late 2021, it achieved a full five-star rating. The model performed strongly in all areas, earning 85% and 81% scores for adult and child occupancy respectively, plus a 70% score for vulnerable road user protection and a 71% rating for its safety assistance systems.

Full LED headlights and rear lights are standard, boosting visibility and ensuring other traffic can spot the Fabia in poor conditions. A heated windscreen is also available to help clear ice and condensation in winter.

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Which Is Best?

Cheapest

  • Name
    1.0 MPI S 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £14,460

Most Economical

  • Name
    1.0 MPI S 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £14,460

Fastest

  • Name
    1.5 TSI 150 Colour Edition 5dr DSG
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • Price
    £23,410

Andy is Carbuyer's managing editor, with more than a decade of experience helping consumers find their perfect car. He has an MA in automotive journalism and has tested hundreds of vehicles.

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