Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

1999–2007 vs 1994–2001 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm, Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Fabia I (6Y) 426 l, Polo III (6N) 455 l.
Lowest consumption: Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km, Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Fabia I (6Y) 40–96 kW, Polo III (6N) 37–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Fabia I (6Y) 12 items (Junior), Polo III (6N) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001 · 10 engines · CL, GL, Trendline, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007no listings	Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,960 mm–4,239 mm	Length3,715 mm–4,285 mm
Width	Width1,646 mm	Width1,640 mm–1,655 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm–1,452 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,462 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–426 l	Trunk volume245 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,225 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2007	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power40–96 kW (54–131 hp)	Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.9 TDI RS 130	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed204 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsJunior · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Junior	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Sport	Items in the top trim24 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,462 mm. Boot: 455 vs 426 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The most frugal Škoda Fabia I (6Y) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The strongest Škoda Fabia I (6Y) makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.9 TDI RS 130); the strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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