Peugeot 208 vs Skoda Fabia
Peugeot 208
Peugeot’s sharp-design supermini.
VS
Skoda Fabia
Skoda’s roomy, affordable supermini.
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 208
Pick the 208 for a compact, stylish supermini with an efficient and wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Pick this one if…
Skoda Fabia
Pick the Fabia for a roomy, economical and affordable supermini with a sweet 1.0 TSI.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI 110 — the sweet spot of the range.
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 100 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Peugeot 208 | Skoda Fabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
100 hp
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110 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
205 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,5 s
Winner
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9,9 s
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| Top speed |
188 km/h
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205 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
90,9 hp/t
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99,1 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
108 g/km
Winner
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113 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,8 L/100km
Winner
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4,9 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 208 | Skoda Fabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
309 L
|
380 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.035 L
|
1.190 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,54 m
|
2,56 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,06 m
|
4,11 m
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| Width |
1,75 m
|
1,78 m
|
| Height |
1,43 m
|
1,46 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 208 | Skoda Fabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF1 (A9) · CMP (P21) | PQ26 (MK3) · MQB-A0 (MK4) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-208 | 1.0 MPI/TSI petrol · 1.4 TDI diesel (MK3) |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (A9) · Euro 6/6d (P21) · N/A (e-208) | Euro 6 (MK3) · Euro 6d (MK4) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-208 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 208
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 THP (GTi): timing chain
Skoda Fabia
- 1.0 TSI: timing belt on interval
- Early MPI: oil consumption
- Electrical gremlins
Pros
Peugeot 208
- Sharp design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-208)
- Compact and agile
Skoda Fabia
- Roomy boot for its class
- Affordable and economical
- Practical and reliable
Cons
Peugeot 208
- Tight rear seat
- Boot smaller than class leaders
Skoda Fabia
- Sparse base equipment
- Less refined driving feel
- MK3 infotainment dated
Driving experience
Peugeot 208
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Skoda Fabia
As a model line, the Fabia is a roomy, nimble supermini. The steering is light and the chassis controls imperfections neatly, keeping it composed in town and on twisty roads. The MK3 feels simpler, the MK4 more modern and mature, yet both are easy to drive. The TSI engines are smooth and economical. Expect no sportiness, but safe, predictable and affordable city motoring.
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