Comparison:Skoda Fabia 2014 Vs. Ford Fiesta 2022

In this article, we will be comparing two popular small cars - the Ford Fiesta and the Skoda Fabia. We will delve into the details of each car's performance, dimensions, engine specifications, and more to provide you with an educated comparison.
Skoda Fabia
Fabia 3. Generation (5J) / 2014 - 2018 Change
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Ford Fiesta
Fiesta VIII (1. Facelift) (JHH) / 2022 - 2023 Change
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Dimensions

Moving on to Dimensions, the Skoda Fabia is generally larger than the Ford Fiesta. The Fabia is 4108mm long, 1780mm wide, and 1954mm wide including mirrors, compared to the Fiesta's 4048mm length, 1735mm width, and 1941mm width including mirrors. The Fiesta, however, is slightly taller at 1490mm compared to the Fabia's 1479mm. The Fabia has a longer wheelbase of 2552mm compared to the Fiesta's 2493mm, which suggests a more spacious interior. The ground clearance of the Fabia is consistently 138mm, while the Fiesta's ground clearance ranges from 122mm in the 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line to 150mm in the Active 1.0 EcoBoost. Lastly, the Fabia's turning circle is 10.4 meters, making it more nimble than the Fiesta, which varies between 9.8 meters and 11.0 meters depending on the engine choice.

To sum it up, the Skoda Fabia offers a more spacious and comfortable interior and is more maneuverable thanks to its larger dimensions and smaller turning circle.

  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 4048 mm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 3992 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 2493 mm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 2470 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1735 mm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 1732 mm
Width including mirrors
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 1958 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1941 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1490 mm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 1452 mm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 133 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 130 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 9 m
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 10 m

Boot/interior

When looking at Boot/interior specifications, the Skoda Fabia wins in terms of luggage space. It offers 380 liters of boot space and 1190 liters with the rear seats folded (bottom to roof), whereas the Ford Fiesta comes with 292 liters of boot space and 1093 liters with the rear seats folded (bottom to roof). Both cars have seating for 5 passengers, the same number of Isofix child-seats, and the Fabia has already been mentioned as having more doors than the Fiesta.

So, the Skoda Fabia is the clear winner in this category with its greater luggage capacity and easier access for passengers.

  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 330 l
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 292 l
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 1150 l
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1093 l
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows)
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 l
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 l
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 5
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 5
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 5
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 3
Isofix
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 Standard
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 Standard

Engines/drivetrain

Comparing the Engines/drivetrain of both cars, we can see that the Ford Fiesta offers a wider range of power and performance. The Fiesta has engines with power outputs ranging from 55kW to 147kW, while the Fabia's engines range from 48kW to 110kW. Similarly, the Fiesta's torque varies between 110Nm and 320Nm, while the Fabia's engines range from 95Nm to 250Nm. In terms of acceleration, the Fiesta's range spans from 6.5 seconds to 14.7 seconds in the 0-100km/h sprint, and its top speed varies from 165km/h to 230km/h. The Fabia, on the other hand, takes between 8.0 seconds and 15.5 seconds to reach 100km/h, with top speeds ranging from 172km/h to 225km/h. The Fiesta has a broader selection of gear options, ranging from 5 to 7 gears, depending on the engine. The Fabia also ranges from 5 to 7 gears. Lastly, the Fiesta has 3 cylinders across the board, while the Fabia offers both 3 and 4-cylinder engines.

In conclusion, the Ford Fiesta provides more variety in terms of engine choices and generally offers higher performance figures compared to the Skoda Fabia.

Drive
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 Front-wheel drive
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 Front-wheel drive
Fuel
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 Premium
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 Premium
Gearbox
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 Manual Transmission
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 Manual Transmission
Gears
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 5
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 5
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 3
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 3
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 165 km/h
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 160 km/h
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 55 kW
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 44 kW
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 110 Nm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 95 Nm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1084 ccm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 999 ccm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1084 ccm
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 999 ccm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 14 s
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 15 s

Consumption/ecology

Looking at the Consumption/ecology specs, the Ford Fiesta has a slightly larger fuel tank, holding 42 liters compared to the Skoda Fabia's 40 liters. CO2 emissions are lower in the Fabia, with a range of 109.0 g/km to 128.0 g/km, whereas the Fiesta's emissions vary between 112.0 g/km and 153.0 g/km. Interestingly, the Ford Fiesta comes with larger 195/60R15 tyres compared to the Fabia's 185/65R15 tyres, and it generates slightly more noise, ranging from 66 dB to 70 dB, compared to the Fabia's 65 dB to 68 dB range.

In summary, the Skoda Fabia has a better ecological footprint with lower CO2 emissions and less noise, despite having a smaller fuel tank.

  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 45 l
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 42 l
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 4 l/100km
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 5 l/100km
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 l/100km
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 l/100km
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 5 l/100km
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 g/km
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 120 g/km
Emission standard
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 Euro 6b (NEDC)
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Tyre size
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 185/60R15
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 195/60R15
Noise
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 67 dB
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 72 dB

Weight/towing

Lastly, let us discuss Weight/towing. The Ford Fiesta has a slightly wider weight range, from 1144 kg to 1280 kg, whereas the Skoda Fabia's weight varies between 1116 kg and 1310 kg. The Fabia has marginally higher maximum allowable towing weights, with a braked trailer weight limit of 800 kg to 1200 kg compared to the Fiesta's 750 kg to 1000 kg range. Unbraked trailer weights are also slightly higher for the Fabia, ranging from 550 kg to 610 kg, while the Fiesta ranges from 580 kg to 625 kg. The Fiesta's maximum roof load is 50 kg, while the Fabia can handle up to 75 kg. The Fabia has a consistent maximum towbar load of 50 kg, while the Fiesta's range varies between 45 kg and 65 kg.

In conclusion, the Skoda Fabia is the better choice for those who prioritize towing capacity and roof load limits.

  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 1080 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1144 kg
Permissible total weight
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 1535 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 1515 kg
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 800 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 kg
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 540 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 kg
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 75 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 50 kg
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 50 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 kg

Offroad

  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 °
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 °
Maximum incline
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 °
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 °
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 °
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 °
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 °
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 °
Fording
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 mm
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 mm

EV

  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 km
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 km
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 kWh
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 kWh
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 kWh
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 kWh
  • skodaSkoda Fabia 2014 0 kg
  • fordFord Fiesta 2022 0 kg

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