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Skoda 105,120 742 1.2 120 LS (58 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 LS (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the most spirited performance within the 742 lineup, suitable for light highway use and suburban driving, though acceleration remains leisurely.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for its era, but not exceptional by modern standards. Simplicity of design aids maintenance.
Best Use Case:
Suburban / Light Highway
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- • Outdated safety features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 LS (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 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 |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Skoda 105,120 rank in your book?