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Skoda Fabia I (6Y, facelift 2004) 1.4 TDI (80 Hp)
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Skoda Fabia:
The Škoda Fabia is a series of passenger cars produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It is the successor of the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001. The Fabia was available in hatchback, estate and saloon body styles at launch, and from 2007, the second generation was offered in hatchback and estate versions. The third generation Fabia was launched in 2015, and the fourth in 2021. @media all and }@media all and body. skin-vector-2022. mw-parser-output. tocleft. mw-parser-output. tocleft-clear-both. mw-parser-output. tocleft-clear-none}....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (6Y, facelift 2004) Overview:
Skoda Fabia (I (6Y, facelift 2004)). With 195 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1130 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.8 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 TDI (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent torque and acceleration for a small diesel, making it capable on highways.
Fuel Economy
Expected to deliver excellent fuel economy, typical of a modern TDI engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money
- • Practical and spacious for a supermini
- • Wide range of economical diesel engines
- • Solid build quality
- • Respectable safety rating for its time
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines are underpowered
- • Dated interior design by modern standards
- • Ride can be firm on poorer roads
- • Automatic gearbox is sluggish and inefficient
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Combi: October, 2014 - July, 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Fabia |
| Generation: | I (6Y, facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 TDI (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 2005 |
| End of production: | December, 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l [287mm less] |
| Torque: | 195 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BNV More details about the engine BNV |
| Engine displacement: | 1422 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.1 kg/Hp, 70.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 172.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1130 |
| Max. weight: | 1645 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 450 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1200 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3970 mm mm [287mm less] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [86mm less] |
| Height: | 1451 mm mm [16mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm mm [8mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1893 mm |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1424 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 82 T |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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