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Skoda 105,120 744 1.0 105 S,L,LS (45 Hp)
Overall Rating
6 / 10
744 Overview:
Skoda 105,120 (744). 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,LS (45 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The smallest engine offers very basic, functional performance. Strictly for city driving where speed is not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Likely the most economical of the range due to its small displacement, but still not a standout performer in terms of efficiency.
Best Use Case:
City
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable to buy and run
- • Simple, robust mechanics, easy to repair
- • Good visibility from the cabin
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Distinctive rear-engined layout
Cons:
- • Outdated design and technology by the late 1980s
- • Very low performance across all engines
- • Basic safety features (no airbags, ABS)
- • Quirky handling characteristics due to rear-engine layout
- • Noisy cabin and firm ride comfort
- • Limited appeal outside of Eastern European markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(742: 1976 - 1990).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | 105,120 |
| Generation: | 744 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 105 S,L,LS (45 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 45 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 l |
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