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Skoda Fabia I Combi (6Y) 1.4 16V (75 Hp) Automatic
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 126 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 1095 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.1 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.
1.4 16V (75 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth but uninspiring performance, especially with the automatic gearbox, making it best suited for urban driving and relaxed cruising.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel economy for a petrol automatic of its time, acceptable for mixed driving but not class-leading.
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(IV: November, 2021 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Fabia |
| Generation: | I Combi (6Y) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 16V (75 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | October, 1999 |
| End of production: | July, 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54 Hp/l [114mm more] |
| Torque: | 126 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BBY More details about the engine BBY |
| Engine displacement: | 1390 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.6 kg/Hp, 68.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 115.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1095 |
| Max. weight: | 1610 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1225 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 426 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4222 mm mm [114mm more] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [134mm less] |
| Height: | 1452 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm mm [90mm 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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