Skoda Fabia vs Audi A7
What's the difference?

Skoda Fabia

$24,690 - $33,485

2024 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Summary

2024 Skoda Fabia

2019 Audi A7

By Chris Thompson

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.0L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.0L/100km (combined)

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Playful and capable
Ergonomics and ‘Skoda’ touches
Fresh exterior design

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

Interior styling still looks sub-$30K
Low-speed DSG hesitancy
Rear seat space

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2024 Skoda Fabia Summary

The smallest car in Skoda’s local line-up is also its most affordable, but only just.

When the current generation Fabia launched with the halo Monte Carlo variant at almost $40,000, it was a bit of a surprise for a small hatch from what’s seen as an affordable brand.

Now, there’s a new entry-level version of Skoda’s bub and, while it’s not nearly as cheap as it once was, it offers a choice that’s more within reach for anyone keen on a premium small car.

Can the Fabia Select convince customers looking at the likes of the Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift to go Euro and cross the $30,000 threshold?

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Skoda Fabia 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

Once you get past the shock of the Fabia no longer being a sub-$25K car (because let’s face it, what is anymore?), the fact that it remains refreshingly simple to live with and engaging on the road should be celebrated.

It has its downsides if you need space, and you can buy a light (or even small) SUV for the same price, but you’ll be compromising in other areas.

The Skoda Fabia can’t do everything, but what it can, it does well. Plus, it’s certainly less common than the similarly priced Toyota Yaris.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Skoda Fabia vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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Skoda Fabia vs Audi A7
What's the difference?