Choosing a new supermini - Mazda or Skoda?

I need a new car for city driving and a weekly motorway trip. I'm trying to decide between the Mazda 2 sensu and the Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI or have you any recommendation? My one requirement is air conditioning.

Paula Devine (Dublin)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Paula,

They are two very good choices. We really like the Mazda2 and after driving it earlier this year remarked on just how good it was and the thing about it is, that it is really good value. The Ford Fiesta is another very good buy too, very closely linked to that. You also mention the Skoda Fabia, but it is going to cost you €16,340 before you get a Fabia with Air Conditioning, because it doesn't appear to feature until the Elegance spec. The Mazda Sensu is €15,995 and is better equipped, so that might be the car to go for. If it were me, I'd buy the Mazda anyway.

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