Skoda Felicia I (791) 1.6 LX (75 Hp)


Overall Rating

5.5 / 10
Safety 1.0 / 5
Engine 2.5 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Skoda Felicia:

The Škoda Felicia is a supermini car produced by the Czech carmaker Škoda Auto from 1994 to 2001. It was the last model on Škoda's own platform, but was one of the first models to benefit from Škoda Auto's takeover by the German company Volkswagen Group. The Felicia was a heavily reworked version of the Favorit, retaining its core structure but with new outer panelwork to give it a fresh, more modern appearance, with a redesigned front end and a wider range of VW-sourced engines....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (791) Overview:

Skoda Felicia (I (791)). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 965 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 170 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.

1.6 LX (75 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The most powerful and quickest option in the lineup, providing the best acceleration and making it more capable for highway cruising and overtaking.

Fuel Economy

Decent fuel economy for its power output, though slightly higher than the 1.3 petrols and significantly more than the diesel.

Best Use Case: Mixed / Highway

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Practical and spacious for its class
  • • Highly affordable to buy and maintain
  • • Good fuel economy, especially the diesel variant
  • • Simple and robust mechanicals
  • • Easy to drive and maneuver in urban settings

Cons:

  • • Basic safety features and low Euro NCAP rating
  • • Dated interior design and materials
  • • Limited performance from most engine options
  • • Lack of refinement compared to contemporary rivals
  • • Some parts may be harder to source for older models

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: January, 1998 - August, 2001).

General:
Brand:Skoda
Model:Felicia
Generation:I (791)
Modification (Engine):1.6 LX (75 Hp)
Start of production:May, 1995
End of production:1997
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:75 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre:46.9 Hp/l
Torque:135 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:AEE [Same engine] More details about the engine AEE
Engine displacement:1598
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:3.5 l
Coolant:6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:76.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:86.9 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:7.3 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:12 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:12 sec
Maximum speed:170 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.9 kg/Hp, 77.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.1 kg/Nm, 139.9 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.4 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:965
Max. weight:1450
Max load:485
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:965 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:272 l
Fuel tank capacity:42 l
Size:
Length:3885 mm mm [2mm more]
Width:1635 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1415 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2450 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1420 mm
Rear (Back) track:1380 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size165/70 R13
Wheel rims size5.5J x 13
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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