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Skoda Fabia Sedan I (6Y, facelift 2004) 1.4 16V (80 Hp)
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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)
Sedan I (6Y, facelift 2004) Overview:
Skoda Fabia (Sedan I (6Y, facelift 2004)). With 132 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.1 s). The top speed reaches 173 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 16V (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for most situations, a noticeable improvement over the lower-powered 1.4L variants.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a petrol engine of this size and power, suitable for everyday use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious sedan body style for its class
- • Robust build quality and reliable VW Group components
- • Excellent fuel economy from TDI diesel engine options
- • Comfortable ride for daily commuting
- • Good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines are underpowered or thirsty (e.g., 1.4 75hp auto)
- • Interior plastics can feel basic compared to some rivals
- • Uninspiring design, particularly the sedan variant
- • Limited rear headroom for taller passengers in the sedan
- • Older automatic transmission can be sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan I (6Y): April, 2003 - October, 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Fabia |
| Generation: | Sedan I (6Y, facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 16V (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | April, 2006 |
| End of production: | December, 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 57.6 Hp/l [10mm more] |
| Torque: | 132 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BUD More details about the engine BUD |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 173 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.6 kg/Hp, 73.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 121.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1090 |
| Max. weight: | 1605 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 450 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 950 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4232 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1449 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1893 mm |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1424 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 |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 82 T |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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