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Skoda Favorit 781 1.3 135L (781) (58 Hp)
Overall Rating
Skoda Favorit:
The Škoda Favorit is a supermini car which was made by Škoda Auto from 1987 to 1995. Initially it was only a five-door hatchback, but two other body styles were later added: A five-door estate car in 1990 called the Škoda Forman and a two-door coupé utility truck in 1991 called the Škoda Pick-up. The Favorit was Škoda's first car to follow the European trend of locating the engine at the front, mounted transversely, and was also their first car to use front-wheel drive. It was premiered in July 1987 at the Brno Engineering Fair in Czechoslovakia. The Favorit name was previously used for the Type 904 and 923 models produced by Škoda from 1936 to 1941....(Read more on Wikipedia)
781 Overview:
Skoda Favorit (781). With 94 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 875 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Skoda Favorit (781) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features are basic by modern standards.
1.3 135L (781) (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers basic but functional performance, surprisingly capable for its power output with a 0-100km/h time of 15 seconds, especially in urban settings.
Fuel Economy
Likely to be an economical choice for city driving, though specific consumption figures are not available for this particular sub-trim.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious for its size
- • Reliable and easy to maintain (especially later models)
- • Affordable to buy and run
- • Good visibility for city driving
- • Simple, robust engineering
Cons:
- • Basic interior and limited features
- • Modest performance across all engine variants
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Dated design and driving dynamics
- • Prone to rust in earlier models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(781: 1994 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Favorit |
| Generation: | 781 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 135L (781) (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | June, 1989 |
| End of production: | December, 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 45 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 94 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 781.135 More details about the engine 781.135 |
| Engine displacement: | 1289 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.1 kg/Hp, 66.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.3 kg/Nm, 107.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 875 |
| Max. weight: | 1325 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1038 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 251 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 400 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3815 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1365 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 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 |
| Front brakes | Disc, 236 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 200 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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