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Skoda Fabia

June 2002

The fabulous Fabia is one of our favourite superminis, with a great combination of looks, comfort and quality making it the most desirable Skoda ever. The car was launched in 2000, so early examples are now past their second birthdays, but there's more choice than ever on the used market, with prices holding up

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If you want speed, avoid the 1.9 SDI engine, which staggers from 0-60mph in 20 seconds. Both 1.4 petrol units are good, especially the 100bhp version, although neither is lively. The 2.0 is the fastest Fabia, but it's no real driver's car. By far the best choice is the 1.9 TDI, which offers a flexible mix of power and torque. Mid-range acceleration is excellent.

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VERDICT

    If you want speed, avoid the 1.9 SDI engine, which staggers from 0-60mph in 20 seconds. Both 1.4 petrol units are good, especially the 100bhp version, although neither is lively. The 2.0 is the fastest Fabia, but it's no real driver's car. By far the best choice is the 1.9 TDI, which offers a flexible mix of power and torque. Mid-range acceleration is excellent.
 

OTHER EXPENSES

Depreciation:4
Running costs (ppm):32-43p
Insurance groups:3-8

HISTORY

    2000: Fabia five-door hatchback launched, with a choice of eight or 16-valve 1.4-litre petrol powerplants, plus a 1.9-litre 64bhp diesel and 100bhp turbodiesel. 2001: Estate and saloon introduced. Initially, only diesel saloon is non-turbo 1.9 SDI. Full engine range for load-lugger, which offers enormous carrying capacity. 2002: Lively 2.0-litre announced, with 130bhp but subtle looks.
 
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