The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 16,400

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2590 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.35 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
6R
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.1 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
29.1 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
699 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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