Skoda Roomster facelift 2010 1.2 HTP (70 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.8 / 10
Safety 5.0 / 5
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Skoda Roomster:

The Škoda Roomster is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Škoda Auto from 2006 to 2015 over a single generation with a single intermediate facelift. It has a five-door, five passenger, front-engine, front-wheel drive, high-roof design and has been described as a hatchback, an estate car, or a multi-purpose vehicle. Styled by Thomas Ingenlath and Peter Wouda, the Roomster premiered at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show) as the first car marketed after Volkswagen Group's takeover of Skoda, sharing the A4 platform and components with the second generation Škoda Fabia....(Read more on Wikipedia)

facelift 2010 Overview:

Skoda Roomster (facelift 2010). With 112 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1200 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.9 s). The top speed reaches 159 km/h. A multi-purpose vehicle designed to transport passengers with ample interior space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.2 HTP (70 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 2 stars

Performance Verdict

Very basic performance, struggling significantly with acceleration and highway speeds. Best suited for strictly urban environments.

Fuel Economy

Despite low power, fuel economy is only average, not significantly better than more powerful options.

Best Use Case: Strictly City Driving

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Spacious and practical interior with versatile seating
  • • Good fuel economy from TDI and TSI engines
  • • Distinctive design stands out from competitors
  • • Affordable running costs and strong value proposition
  • • Improved engine lineup with facelift

Cons:

  • • Base HTP engine is significantly underpowered
  • • Some interior plastics feel cheap and hard
  • • Ride can be firm on poor road surfaces
  • • Styling is polarizing and not to everyone's taste
  • • Limited rear visibility due to design

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Skoda
Model:Roomster
Generation:facelift 2010
Modification (Engine):1.2 HTP (70 Hp)
Start of production:2010
End of production:2015
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:MPV
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:70 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre:58.4 Hp/l
Torque:112 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:EA189 / CJLB
Engine displacement:1198
Number of cylinders:3
Engine configuration:Inline
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:2.8 l
Coolant:5.2 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Compression ratio:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:6.2 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:15.9 sec
Maximum speed:159 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:17.1 kg/Hp, 58.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:10.7 kg/Nm, 93.3 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:15.1 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1200
Max. weight:1655
Max load:455
Fuel tank capacity:55 l
Size:
Length:4214 mm mm
Width:1684 mm mm
Height:1607 mm mm
Wheelbase:2620 mm mm
Front track:1436 mm
Rear (Back) track:1500 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):10.5 m
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion

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