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.