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The 2014 Skoda Fabia range of configurations is currently priced from $3,850.
Our most recent review of the 2014 Skoda Fabia resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
The 2014 Skoda Fabia carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
As part of the Volkswagen family, Skoda cars suffer from the same reliability cloud hanging over them in terms of transmission and electrical problems. The era of Skoda you’re shopping for was also one of the most problematic for such maladies, too, so just because your friend’s car has been perfect, doesn’t mean the next one will behave the same.
The Subaru XV is generally regarded as a more reliable long-term prospect but you’re right in suspecting that it will use a little more fuel. Depending on what engine the Fabia is fitted with, the official combined fuel consumption can be as low as 5.3 litres per 100km, while the XV’s will be anything from 7.0 litres and up. That’s mainly to do with the Subaru’s all-wheel-drive which makes the car heavier and requires more fuel to overcome the drag and friction of driving twice as many wheels and axles.
The pay-off is in the superb grip offered by the Subaru’s all-wheel-drive which gives it an active safety edge over two-wheel-drive cars on less than perfect surfaces. However, if fuel efficiency is your holy grail, then a Subaru might be a disappointment.
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Both are fun cars to drive, they’re relatively new, so should be reliable. I would prefer the Swift; I reckon you’ll get a better run out of it.
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The Skoda Fabia 2014 prices range from $3,850 for the basic trim level Hatchback 63 MPI L.e. to $10,780 for the top of the range Hatchback RS 132 TSI.