The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 13,700

€ 19,200

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.2
68.2
77.1
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.2 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
157.2
156.3 in
Length
157.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2610 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3613 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.88 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
6R
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
104 hp
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.1 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
25.1 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
665 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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