Renault Zoe vs Skoda Fabia
Renault Zoe
Renault’s compact electric city car.
VS
Skoda Fabia
Skoda’s roomy, affordable supermini.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Renault Zoe
Pick the Zoe for an affordable, efficient electric city car with a long range (ZE50).
Best engine: The ZE50 R135 (52 kWh) for the longest range.
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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
ZE50 R135 · Electric vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Renault Zoe | Skoda Fabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
135 hp
Winner
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110 hp
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| Torque |
245 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 |
140 km/h
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205 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
89,9 hp/t
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99,1 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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113 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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4,9 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Zoe | Skoda Fabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
338 L
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380 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.225 L
Winner
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1.190 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,59 m
Winner
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2,56 m
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| Length |
4,09 m
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4,11 m
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| Width |
1,73 m
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1,78 m
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| Height |
1,56 m
|
1,46 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| Renault Zoe | Skoda Fabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Zoe (EV) | PQ26 (MK3) · MQB-A0 (MK4) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Q210/R240 (22 kWh) · ZE40/R90/R110 (41 kWh) · ZE50/R135 (52 kWh) | 1.0 MPI/TSI petrol · 1.4 TDI diesel (MK3) |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG automatic |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6 (MK3) · Euro 6d (MK4) |
| LEZ access | Electric: unrestricted in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Zoe
- 12V battery drain
- Charging port and infotainment glitches
- Battery degradation on early cars
Skoda Fabia
- 1.0 TSI: timing belt on interval
- Early MPI: oil consumption
- Electrical gremlins
Pros
Renault Zoe
- Low electricity consumption
- ZE50 with ~390 km range
- Affordable used
Skoda Fabia
- Roomy boot for its class
- Affordable and economical
- Practical and reliable
Cons
Renault Zoe
- Limited range on early versions
- Battery rental on early cars
Skoda Fabia
- Sparse base equipment
- Less refined driving feel
- MK3 infotainment dated
Driving experience
Renault Zoe
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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.
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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