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Skoda Fabia Sedan I (6Y, facelift 2004) 1.4 TDI (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 195 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1160 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14 s). The top speed reaches 172 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 TDI (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Decent torque for its size, making it feel more capable than its horsepower suggests, especially in city traffic.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, a strong contender for efficiency in the diesel lineup.
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(III Combi: October, 2014 - July, 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Fabia |
| Generation: | Sedan I (6Y, facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 TDI (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 2005 |
| End of production: | December, 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l [25mm less] |
| Torque: | 195 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BNV More details about the engine BNV |
| Engine displacement: | 1422 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.5 kg/Hp, 69 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1160 |
| Max. weight: | 1675 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 450 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1200 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4232 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [86mm less] |
| Height: | 1449 mm mm [18mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm mm [8mm less] |
| 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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