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
Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Swift Comparison
Skoda Fabia
Suzuki Swift
2024 Skoda
Fabia
vs
2024 Suzuki
Swift
How they stack...
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7.9
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Based on the Skoda Fabia MONTE CARLO EDITION 150
Based on the Suzuki Swift GL PLUS (QLD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
196 km
37L
170 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$38,590
$22,490 - $33,490
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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!
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving dynamics, ride
- Solid build quality, affordable servicing costs
- Reasonable infotainment, active safety features
Misses
- Not as modern as some competitors
- Lacks USB-C port, wireless CarPlay
- CVT not as refined as could be
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)
NA
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 DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.2L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 66kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 120Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.9 - 12.5 | |
