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Skoda Felicia II 1.6 (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)
II Overview:
Skoda Felicia (II). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 965 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Skoda Felicia (first generation, which the Felicia II is a facelift of) received a very poor 1-star Euro NCAP rating in 1997, with a warning of high risk of life-threatening injury. Safety was not a strong point.
1.6 (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the best performance in the lineup with decent acceleration for its class, making it suitable for mixed driving conditions.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a significant drawback, with 8.8 l/100 km combined, it's notably thirstier than other engines.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable to buy and maintain
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Simple, robust mechanics are easy to repair
- • Good fuel economy on 1.3L petrol and 1.9D engines
- • Reliable for its age if well-maintained
Cons:
- • Very poor Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited performance, especially on smaller engines
- • High fuel consumption on the 1.6L petrol engine
- • Lacks modern comfort and safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (791): August, 1996 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Felicia |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | January, 1998 |
| End of production: | August, 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 4500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 46.9 Hp/l [2mm less] |
| Torque: | 135 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AEE 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: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 139.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 965 |
| Max. weight: | 1450 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 967 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 272 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3883 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Width: | 1635 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [Same height.] |
| 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.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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