The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
€ 13,700
€ 22,300
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia RS.
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.7
64.6
72.5
66.2 in
Width
64.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
97.2
156.3
96.6
158.6
156.3 in
Length
158.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
19.03 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
6R
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
178 hp
Skoda Fabia RS
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia RS
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
103 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Fabia RS
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
451 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Skoda Fabia RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
