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Skoda Fabia 1.6

General information

ModelSkoda Fabia 1.6
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Optional front air bags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque153.00 Nm (15.6 kgf-m or 112.9 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0917 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3840 litres (1,015 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Optional cargo space1163 litres (307 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1146 kg (2,526.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Towing weight1002 kg (2,209.0 pounds)
Overall length4000 mm (157.5 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originCzech Republic
Aprox price as new EUR15320
Service interval30,000 km
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