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Overview
The 2008 Skoda Fabia Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Skoda Fabia is regarded as a light Luxury built in Czech Republic with prices starting at $27,990 before on-road costs.
This Skoda Fabia is powered by a 1.4L 3-cylinder engine that has 59 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 195 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Skoda claims the Fabia Base uses 4.6L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 127g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 978km per full tank
The Skoda Fabia measures 1498mm (59.0 inches) in height, 3992mm (157.2 inches) in length, 1642mm (64.6 inches) in width with a 2462mm (96.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1205kg (2656.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Fabia Base comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
48.96 - 72.73 kW/t
48.96 kW/t
94.5 kW/t
Boot Space
260 - 480 litres
260 litres
480 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.6 - 7.6 L/100km
3.8 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 years
1 year
5 years
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Dimensions
3,992 mm
1,642 mm
1,498 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,992 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,642 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,462 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 440 mm |
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Explore Skoda Fabia Features & Specs
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 127
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 79.5
Engine (cc): 1422
Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: BNM
Engine (L): 1.4
Number of Cylinders: 3
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 4.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 51
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 4.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
Maximum Speed (mph): 107
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 80
Maximum Power (kW): 59
Maximum Torque (Nm): 195
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 85
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 85
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Pq25
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1163
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
Front Track (in): 56.4
Front Track (mm): 1432
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
Overall Height (in): 59
Overall Height (mm): 1498
Overall Length (in): 157.2
Overall Length (mm): 3992
Overall Width (in): 64.6
Overall Width (mm): 1642
Rear Track (in): 56
Rear Track (mm): 1422
Wheelbase (in): 96.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2462
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 989
Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 994
Front Hip Room (in): 54.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
Front Leg Room (in): 42.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1075
Rear Leg Room (in): 34
Rear Leg Room (mm): 864
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Tinted Glass
Location: Cabin
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1645
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3627
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1205
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2657
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 6
Location: Glove Box
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Active Carbon Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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