Skoda Fabia vs Ford Fiesta


When you make a car comparison between a Ford Fiesta and Skoda Fabia you'll find they're both the same size but the Fabia entry price is £665 lower and that's with 5-doors. If you then look at engine efficiency the Fabia has better overall fuel consumption and emissions.


However what happens when you walk-up the model range? What do you get for £13,000?


Ford offer a Fiesta Zetec 5-door 1.4 96 for £13,095
Skoda have a Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSi 105 for £13,150


So it looks like you can get a Fiesta with a 1.4 engine for the same sort of money as a Fabia 1.2. Let's look a little deeper.


The Fiesta 1.4 has a combined mpg of 48.7, 133 emissions, does 109 mph and hits 62 mph in 12.2 seconds.
The Skoda 1.2 has a combined mpg of 54.3, 124 emissions, does 119 mph and hits 62 mph in 10.1 secs. The Fabia 1.2 105 is actually a match for the Fiesta 1.6 120.


So in terms of engine efficiency the Skoda has the better figures.


What about the trim levels?


The Fiesta Zetec is defined by 15" alloys, front fogs, heated screen, chrome body trims, leather steering wheel and gear knob. The Skoda Elegance has the same apart from the heated screen but it does have climate control air conditioning plus 16" alloys, parking sensors and cruise control.

For £13,000 the Fabia has more - useful - equipment.

The other difference is the approach to styling which is a matter of personal taste. One point to note is the Fiesta's rising window sill line means the Fabia has better all-round visibility and in car safety, perception comes before prevention and protection.

Regards
Ralph