Car comparison

Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Fabia IV

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaFabia IV1.5 TSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,289kg2,842lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
88.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.3s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,108mm162in
4,053mm160in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,552mm100in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,509mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
148mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
351L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,125L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions-
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaFabia IV1.5 TSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.3 s
43.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
1,289 kg
2,842 lb
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI8.0 s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
667 km
414 mi
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,108 mm
161.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaFabia IV1.5 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaFabia IV1.5 TSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,289 kg
2,842 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,108 mm
161.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
116 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Fabia IV 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Is 54 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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