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Skoda Roomster facelift 2010 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
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Skoda Roomster:
The Škoda Roomster is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Škoda Auto from 2006 to 2015 over a single generation with a single intermediate facelift. It has a five-door, five passenger, front-engine, front-wheel drive, high-roof design and has been described as a hatchback, an estate car, or a multi-purpose vehicle. Styled by Thomas Ingenlath and Peter Wouda, the Roomster premiered at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show) as the first car marketed after Volkswagen Group's takeover of Skoda, sharing the A4 platform and components with the second generation Škoda Fabia....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2010 Overview:
Skoda Roomster (facelift 2010). With 175 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1237 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.9 s). The top speed reaches 184 km/h. A multi-purpose vehicle designed to transport passengers with ample interior space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.2 TSI (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers surprisingly brisk performance for its size, with good low-end torque thanks to turbocharging. A lively and responsive drive.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel economy for a petrol engine, significantly better than the naturally aspirated options.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior with versatile seating
- • Good fuel economy from TDI and TSI engines
- • Distinctive design stands out from competitors
- • Affordable running costs and strong value proposition
- • Improved engine lineup with facelift
Cons:
- • Base HTP engine is significantly underpowered
- • Some interior plastics feel cheap and hard
- • Ride can be firm on poor road surfaces
- • Styling is polarizing and not to everyone's taste
- • Limited rear visibility due to design
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Roomster: July, 2006 - March, 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Roomster |
| Generation: | facelift 2010 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | March, 2010 |
| End of production: | May, 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | MPV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 87.7 Hp/l [9mm more] |
| Torque: | 175 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA111 / CBZB More details about the engine EA111 / CBZB |
| Engine displacement: | 1197 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 7.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 184 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.8 kg/Hp, 84.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1237 |
| Max. weight: | 1692 |
| Max load: | 455 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4214 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Width: | 1684 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1607 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2620 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1484 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m [above average] |
| 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 |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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