The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 15,200

€ 13,200

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI is 1.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2.
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
59
64.6
72.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
64.6 in
Width
66.2 in
72.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
157.5
97.2
156.3
157.5 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
2654 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
11.38 %

General
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
5J
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
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29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
29.82 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
508 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
665 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft