Skoda 105,120 742 1.0 105 S,L (46 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.1 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 2.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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.

1.0 105 S,L (46 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Marginally more powerful than the 45 Hp 1.0L, this engine remains focused on basic, economical transportation for urban environments.

Fuel Economy

Very similar to the 45 Hp variant, prioritizing low running costs and simplicity over outright performance.

Best Use Case: City

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  • • Outdated safety features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:
Brand:Skoda
Model:105,120
Generation:742
Modification (Engine):1.0 105 S,L (46 Hp)
Start of production:1976
End of production:1990
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:46 Hp
Engine Model/Code:742.10
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:4 l
Coolant:11.5 l
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Space:
Fuel tank capacity:36 l

If you could change one thing about the Skoda 105,120, what would it be?