Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Skoda Favorit 781 1.3 136 (781) (63 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). Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 19 s). The top speed reaches 152 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.
1.3 136 (781) (63 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a slight power bump over the base models, but acceleration remains leisurely (19s 0-100km/h), making it suitable for relaxed driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is expected to be acceptable for its power output, though specific data is not provided for this variant.
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:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Favorit |
| Generation: | 781 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 136 (781) (63 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 63 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 48.9 Hp/l |
| Engine Model/Code: | 781.136 |
| Engine displacement: | 1289 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 19 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 19 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 152 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 18.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Skoda Favorit rank in your book?