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Skoda 105,120 742 1.2 120 L (52 Hp)
Overall Rating
6.1 / 10
742 Overview:
Skoda 105,120 (742). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.2 120 L (52 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A step up from the 1.0L, offering slightly more usable power for mixed city and rural driving, but still requires patience on inclines.
Fuel Economy
A balance between the 1.0L and 1.2 LS, offering acceptable economy for its power output and period.
Best Use Case:
City / Rural
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable and economical to run (for its era)
- • Simple, robust mechanics, easy to repair
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Good visibility due to large windows
Cons:
- • Very modest performance
- • Outdated safety features
- • Prone to rust
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Rear-engine layout could lead to tricky handling at limits
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | 105,120 |
| Generation: | 742 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 120 L (52 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 52 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | 742.12 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 36 l |
Your first impression of the Skoda 105,120 in one word? Go!