Technical specifications
Variant Active, Ambition & Elegance Elegance Active, Ambition & Elegance
Engine 1.2 MPI/55kW 1.6 MPI/77 kW 1.2 TDI CR/55 kW
Engine type Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 12V DOHC, transverse in front Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 12V DOHC, transverse in front
Cylinders 3 4 3
Displacement cm 1198 1598 1199
Max. power/revs [kW(bhp) at rpm] 55(75)/5400 77(105)/5250 55(75)/4200
Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm] 110/3750 153/3800 180/2000
Fuel consumption - rule 115 of CMVR [kmpl] 16.4 14.8 21.0
Transmission  
Wheel drive Front wheel drive
Transmission Manual 5-speed fully synchronized
Chassis  
Front axle McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear axle Compound link crank-axle
Braking system Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted
Brake – front Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper
Brake – rear Drum brakes
Steering system Direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering
Wheels 5.0J x 14 (Active, Ambition), 6.0J x 15 (Elegance)
Tyres 175/70 R14 (Active, Ambition), 185/60 R15 (Elegance)
Outside dimensions  
Length [mm] 4000
Width [mm] 1642
Height [mm] 1522
Wheel base [mm] 2465
Ground clearance [mm] 158
Inside dimensions  
Storage capacity [l] 315
Storage capacity with rear seatback folded down [l] 1180
Weights  
Kerb weight [kg] 1070 1100 1152
Gross weight [kg] 1550 1570 1644
Liquids  
Tank capacity [l] 45
Performance  
Turning circle diameter [m] 9.8

1.2 TDI CR diesel engine

Available for the first time ever in this range, a well-engineered new diesel engine, the 1.2 TDI CR, with common rail technology is one of the best in its class. It is quiet, vibration-free and raring to go the distance with exceptional fuel economy.

1.2 and 1.6 MPI petrol engine

For regular city driving, the 1.2 and the 1.6 MPI petrol engines offer strong pulling power suiting the cut and the thrust of urban traffic. The 1.6 MPI offered in the Fabia is the highest performance petrol engine in its class. These smooth and peppy motors deliver quietly and economically.

5-speed transmission

The SKODA Fabia provides class leading 5-speed fully synchronized transmission system for its 1.2 and 1.6 MPI petrol, and 1.2 TDI CR diesel engines. It offers a comfortable and relaxing drive leaving you to enjoy the exceptional powers of the Fabia.