Hyundai i30 Hatch vs Skoda Fabia

The Hyundai i30 Hatch starts from $36,000 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Fabia opens at $27,990. That makes the Skoda Fabia the more affordable entry point by $8,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $39,600 and $30,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Fabia gets a 8.3-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch stands out with wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Fabia. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets leather upholstery while the Skoda Fabia offers cloth.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch uses a 1.5 T-Gdi producing 117kW and 253Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dct (dry clutch) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Skoda Fabia responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch has the clear power advantage at 117kW vs 85kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai i30 Hatch is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch measures 4,340mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 232mm longer than the Skoda Fabia at 4,108mm (2,564mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai i30 Hatch generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 395L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch and 380L in the Skoda Fabia, giving the Hyundai i30 Hatch a 15L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai i30 Hatch leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,596/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch and $1,425/year for the Skoda Fabia. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Fabia.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Fabia). The Skoda Fabia has longer coverage.