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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.0 TSI 116 SE L 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	SE L
Price	£23,415
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	9.7
Top Speed	125 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
Length	4108 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1459 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1128 kg

Driver Convenience

Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth connection
Electromechanical power steering
Exterior temperature gauge
Service interval indicator
Traffic sign recognition
Virtual cockpit with 10.25" colour display
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Entertainment

6 Speakers (4 in front and 2 in rear)
9.2" colour display skoda navigation system with voice control and web radio
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
DAB digital radio reception

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome window surround
Door mirror integrated indicators
Front and rear electric windows
Front window wiper intermittent control
Headlight range control - Automatic
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights with coming and leaving home feature
LED rear lights
Privacy glass
Rear LED fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper with washing nozzles
Roof mounted spoiler
SKODA tailgate lettering in chrome
Third brake light

Interior Features

2 reading lights in front and 2 reading lights in rear
3 rear headrests
Backrest split and folding
Central console with removable cup holder and storage box
Chrome handbrake release button
Comfort seats
Door sills with fabia badging
Dual zone air conditioning with climatronic electronic control
Fabric upholstery
Front centre armrest
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
Manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Metallic grey interior door handles
Pollen filter
Rear seat bench unsplit
Single front passenger seat
Storm grey headlining
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 control
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

Trim

Chrome edged air vents
Metallic grey central console cover
Metallic grey upper decorative trim
Satin black door and side trim panel in front
Textile microsuede grey lower decorative trim with art grey stitching

Wheels

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

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.019
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	116

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	53.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	57.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	62.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	39.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	41.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	55.2

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
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)	9.7
Engine Power - BHP	116
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	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Wheel Style	PROXIMA BLACK
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1459 mm
Length	4108 mm
Wheelbase	2564 mm
Width	1780 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1954 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	1650 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	522 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	590
Minimum Kerbweight	1128 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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