Category: Superminis 
Price Range: £8,625 to £13,570
Some of the lowest running costs in the business, good ride.
Longer gearing compromises drive, poor level of equipment, unrefined engine.
Greenline economy package spoils a fine supermini.
The estate version of the Fabia has yet to be entered into the voluntary Euro NCAP crash tests, but based on the five-door hatch's four-star performance we don't expect the Estate to receive the maximum five stars.
Standard safety equipment includes four airbags, with curtain bags still a £200 option.
Deduct points for the Greenline trim not having ESP as standard. Strangely, the cheaper Fabia '2' trim has it, but for the Greenline it costs £340 extra.
An alarm and immobiliser is also another extra, costing £260.
