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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.0 TSI 110 Monte Carlo 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Monte Carlo
Price	£23,415
Engine Power - BHP	110
Acceleration	9.8
Top Speed	125 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
Length	4125 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1461 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1114 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connection
Driver alert system - DAS
Electromechanical power steering
Exterior temperature gauge
Service interval indicator

Entertainment

2x USB-C in the front (for data transmission and charging)
6 Speakers (4 in front and 2 in rear)
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
Bolero radio with 8" colour display
DAB digital radio reception

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Basic LED Headlights
Black radiator grille
Body coloured bumpers
Door mirror integrated indicators
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Front fog lights
Front window wiper intermittent control
Headlight range control - Automatic
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights with coming and leaving home feature
Monte Carlo badging
Privacy glass
Rain sensor
Rear LED fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper with washing nozzles
Roof mounted spoiler
SKODA tailgate lettering in black
Sports bumpers
Third brake light

Interior Features

3 rear headrests
Aluminium pedals
Backrest split and folding
Black headlining
Central console with removable cup holder and storage box
Chrome handbrake release button
Door sills with fabia badging
Fabric/artificial leather upholstery
Front centre armrest
Front sports seats
Gearshift knob/handle in leather
Hand brake lever handle in leather
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable front seats
Height adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX and TopTether anchorage points to the outer rear seats
ISOFIX and TopTether on the front passenger seat
Luggage compartment lighting
Metallic painted red central console cover
Metallic red interior door handles
Pollen filter
Rear seat bench unsplit
Single front passenger seat
Sun visors with mirror and airbag label on passenger side
Textile floor mats
Ticket holder
Umbrella in drivers door

Passive Safety

3-point height adjustable front seats belts with pretensioner and force limiter
Automatic warning lights in case of crash
Driver and passengers airbag with switch off function
e-Call+
ESC including ABS, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA and XDS
Front and rear seat belt warning
FRONT ASSIST (AEB City and AEB Inter Urban)
Front side airbags
Head airbags
Hill hold assist
One tone horn
Pedestrian protection
Three rear 3-points safety seat belts with pretensioner and force limiter including stop function for outer rear seat belts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti-theft alarm system including immobiliser, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Central locking with radio remote control, interior controls, SAFE function and 2 foldable keys
KESSY - Keyless engine start/stop

Trim

Carbon effect door and side trim panels
Carbon effect lower decorative trim with white stitching
Red metallic upper decorative trim

Wheels

Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
Super-low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.037
Particles	0.0006
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	172
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	127

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	46.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.0
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	53.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	50.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	70
NCAP Safety Assist %	71
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.8
Engine Power - BHP	110
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	125 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R17
Wheel Style	PROCYON
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1461 mm
Length	4125 mm
Wheelbase	2564 mm
Width	1780 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1954 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	1640 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	526 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	590
Minimum Kerbweight	1114 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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