SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

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

In short

Length: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 3,962 mm, Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 267 l, Fabia I (6Y) 426 l.
Lowest consumption: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 4.5 l/100 km, Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 47–132 kW, Fabia I (6Y) 40–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 20 items (Reference), Fabia I (6Y) 12 items (Junior).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)2002–2008 · 14 engines · Reference, Stella, Sport, FRSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)2002–2008no listings	Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm–3,962 mm	Length3,960 mm–4,239 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm	Width1,646 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,441 mm	Height1,451 mm–1,452 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,462 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume267 l	Trunk volume260 l–426 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,248 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 engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power47–132 kW (64–179 hp)	Power40–96 kW (54–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra 180	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.9 TDI RS 130
Top speed	Top speed228 km/h	Top speed204 km/h
Trim levelsReference · Junior
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Reference	Items in the base trim12 · Junior
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · FR	Items in the top trim26 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
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 · Safety7 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

Length: Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 3,962 mm (a 277 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,462 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 426 vs 267 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

The most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80); the most frugal Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Škoda Fabia I (6Y)?

The strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra 180); the strongest Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 96 kW (131 hp) (1.9 TDI RS 130).

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