Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

2002–2008 vs 1999–2007 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm, Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk5 284 l, Fabia I (6Y) 426 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk5 4.4 l/100 km, Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk5 44–110 kW, Fabia I (6Y) 40–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk5 17 items (Ambiente), Fabia I (6Y) 12 items (Junior).
On Autodrom: Fiesta Mk5 from €4,800 (1 listing); no Fabia I (6Y) is listed right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk52002–2008 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, StyleSpecifications →1 listing from €4,800 →

Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007 · 10 engines · Junior, Classic, Comfort, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk52002–20081 listing · from €4,800	Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,917 mm–3,921 mm	Length3,960 mm–4,239 mm
Width	Width1,683 mm–1,685 mm	Width1,646 mm
Height	Height1,417 mm–1,468 mm	Height1,451 mm–1,452 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,486 mm	Wheelbase2,462 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume284 l	Trunk volume260 l–426 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,137 kg	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,225 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2008	Production years1999–2007
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)	Power40–96 kW (54–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDCi	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · ST 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.9 TDI RS 130
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed204 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Junior
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim12 · Junior
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ghia	Items in the top trim26 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€4,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

Length: Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm (a 318 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,462 vs 2,486 mm. Boot: 426 vs 284 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk5 uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDCi); the most frugal Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk5 makes 110 kW (150 hp) (ST 2.0); the strongest Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 96 kW (131 hp) (1.9 TDI RS 130).

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