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Skoda Fabia I Combi (6Y) 1.4 (68 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 Combi (6Y) Overview:
Skoda Fabia (I Combi (6Y)). With 120 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1175 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.8 s). The top speed reaches 164 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A basic, older-generation engine offering modest performance, primarily suited for city driving where speed is not a priority and demands are low.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a basic petrol, but less refined and less efficient than the newer 16V variants, reflecting its older design.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Good build quality for its class
- • Economical diesel engine options
- • Reliable VW Group mechanicals
- • Excellent value on the used market
- • Comfortable ride for its segment
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines are underpowered
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited advanced safety features
- • Can be noisy at higher speeds, especially with smaller engines
- • Automatic gearbox is unrefined and slow
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Combi (facelift 2010): April, 2010 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Fabia |
| Generation: | I Combi (6Y) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | August, 1999 |
| End of production: | May, 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 68 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 48.7 Hp/l [25mm less] |
| Torque: | 120 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AME More details about the engine AME |
| Engine displacement: | 1397 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 164 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.3 kg/Hp, 57.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.8 kg/Nm, 102.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1175 |
| Max. weight: | 1615 |
| Max load: | 440 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1225 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 426 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4222 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1452 mm mm [46mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Front track: | 1419 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1408 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 |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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