Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

1999–2007 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm, Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Fabia I (6Y) 426 l, Polo IV (9N) 270 l.
Lowest consumption: Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km, Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Fabia I (6Y) 40–96 kW, Polo IV (9N) 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Fabia I (6Y) 12 items (Junior), Polo IV (9N) 17 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Polo IV (9N) from €7,000 (1 listing); no Fabia I (6Y) is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–2009 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007no listings	Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,960 mm–4,239 mm	Length3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width	Width1,646 mm	Width1,650 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm–1,452 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,462 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–426 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,225 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2007	Production years2001–2009
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power40–96 kW (54–131 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
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 consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.9 TDI RS 130	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed	Top speed204 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsJunior · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Junior	Items in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Sport	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach 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 · 4
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✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm, Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm (a 323 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,462 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 426 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The most frugal Škoda Fabia I (6Y) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The strongest Škoda Fabia I (6Y) makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.9 TDI RS 130); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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