Comparison:Skoda Fabia 2021 (new) Vs. Hyundai i20 2023 (new)

Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the Skoda Fabia is 68mm longer and 5mm wider than the Hyundai i20, with respective lengths of 4108mm and 4040mm, and widths of 1780mm and 1775mm. The Fabia also boasts 29mm more height than the i20, with a measurement of 1479mm compared to the i20's 1450mm. On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 has a longer wheelbase (2580mm) that beats the Fabia's 2552mm by 28mm. Turning circle measurements for both cars are the same at 10.4m. The i20 offers a range of ground clearance values, with a minimum of 130mm (found in the N variant) and a maximum of 140mm (available in the 1.0 T-GDI Trend). The Fabia, however, has a fixed ground clearance value of 138mm.

Boot/interior

The Skoda Fabia takes the lead in boot space, boasting 380 litres compared to the Hyundai i20's 262-352 litres (depending on engine variant). Even when rear seats are folded, the Fabia still offers more cargo room at 1190 litres, compared to the i20's 1165 litres. Passenger-wise, both cars can comfortably seat 5 people and offer 5 doors for easy access. Additionally, they come with Isofix systems to safely secure infant and child car seats.

Engines/drivetrain

The Hyundai i20 affords a range of gear options, from a minimum of 5 gears in the 1.2 Pure variant to a maximum of 7 in the 1.0 T-GDI 48V-Hybrid Trend DCT. The Skoda Fabia matches this, also offering 5-7 gears in its Easy and Ambition DSG models respectively. Both cars sport engines with cylinder counts of either 3 or 4 depending on the variant. In terms of top speed, the i20 takes the lead, reaching a maximum of 230km/h with its N model. The Fabia's 1.5 TSI Ambition DSG, however, tops out at 225km/h. The i20 also outpowers the Fabia, producing a max power output of 150kW compared to the Fabia's 110kW. The i20 does not disappoint with torque either; its N variant maxes at 304Nm, while the Fabia's 1.5 TSI Ambition DSG reaches 250Nm. Finally, the i20 boasts a higher cubic capacity range, with its N variant reaching 1598 ccm as opposed to the Fabia's 1498 ccm in its 1.5 TSI Ambition DSG model.

Consumption/ecology

Given their equal 40-litre tank sizes, the Hyundai i20 and Skoda Fabia differ regarding their CO2 emission rates—namely, the i20's range lies at 123-158g/km, while the Fabia emits 109-128g/km. In terms of tyre size, both vehicles are resilient with 185/65R15 sizes. Regarding noise, the i20 is slightly louder, ranging from 67-69 dB while the Fabia's range spans from 65 to 68 dB.

Weight/towing

Regarding weight, the EU-empty Hyundai i20 ranges from 1088 to 1190 kg, while the Skoda Fabia varies between 1116 and 1310 kg. The i20 can carry a permissible total weight of 1550-1650 kg, which is higher than the Fabia's 1509-1670 kg range. When it comes to towing capacity, the i20 can tow up to 1110 kg while the Fabia maxes at 1200 kg, both when braked. However, the i20 has a higher 450 kg towbar load capacity compared to the Fabia's 550-610 kg. The Skoda Fabia surpasses the i20 in terms of maximum roof load with 75 kg, whereas the i20 offers 70 kg.