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Skoda Felicia I Combi (795) 1.6 GLX (75 Hp)
Overall Rating
Skoda Felicia:
The Škoda Felicia is a supermini car produced by the Czech carmaker Škoda Auto from 1994 to 2001. It was the last model on Škoda's own platform, but was one of the first models to benefit from Škoda Auto's takeover by the German company Volkswagen Group. The Felicia was a heavily reworked version of the Favorit, retaining its core structure but with new outer panelwork to give it a fresh, more modern appearance, with a redesigned front end and a wider range of VW-sourced engines....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Combi (795) Overview:
Skoda Felicia (I Combi (795)). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1005 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 170 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.
1.6 GLX (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement over the 1.3L, providing adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for its class, offering a good balance between power and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent cargo space for its class
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
- • Practical and functional design
- • Good fuel economy on diesel variants
Cons:
- • Poor Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Unrefined and noisy engines (especially 1.3L)
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • Sluggish performance on lower-powered models
- • Dated design and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: January, 1998 - August, 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Felicia |
| Generation: | I Combi (795) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 GLX (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | May, 1995 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 135 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AEE [Same engine] More details about the engine AEE |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| 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: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.4 kg/Hp, 74.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1005 |
| Max. weight: | 1490 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1365 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 447 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4235 mm mm [352mm more] |
| Width: | 1635 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1380 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.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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