In-depth reviews

Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.5 TSI 177 130 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	130
Price	£29,775
Engine Power - BHP	177
Acceleration	7.4
Top Speed	141 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	126
Length	4137 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1458 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1196 kg

Driver Convenience

Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth connection
Driver alert system
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

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sport Chassis (-15mm lowered suspension)

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

130 badging
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black Decal on tailgate
Black radiator grille
Black twin tailpipe
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome window surround
Door mirror integrated indicators
Door sills with 130 badging
Dynamic headlight range control
Extended rear spoiler
Front and rear electric windows
Front splitter
Front window wiper intermittent control
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights with coming and leaving home feature
LED rear lights
Privacy glass
Rear diffuser
Rear LED fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper with washing nozzles
Roof mounted spoiler
SKODA tailgate lettering in black
Sports bumpers
Top LED headlights (Bi-LED finished in black)
UDC (Unique Dark Chrome) Skoda badge on bonnet
Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels

Interior Features

2 LED reading lights in front and rear
3 rear headrests
Aluminium pedals
Backrest split and folding
Black headlining
Central console with fixed cup holder and storage box
Chrome handbrake release button
Dual zone air conditioning with climatronic electronic control
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
Manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Metallic red interior door handles
Pollen filter
Rear seat bench unsplit
Single front passenger seat
Skoda lettering on steering wheel
Sun visors with mirror and airbag label on passenger side
Textile floor mats
Ticket holder
Umbrella in drivers door

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - Fabia Hatchback
Colour concept black styling - Fabia Hatchback
Convenience pack - Fabia
Light and view pack plus - Fabia 130

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
Red brake calipers
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

Carbon effect door and side trim panels
Carbon effect lower decorative trim with white stitching
Chrome edged air vents
Grain satin black central console cover
Metallic grey upper decorative trim

Wheels

18" Libra black painted diamond cut alloy wheels with smoke top coat
Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
Super-low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	109
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	169
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	124

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	50.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	58.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	59.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	38
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.5

General

Generation Mark	4
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)	7.4
Engine Power - BHP	177
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	141 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/40 R18
Wheel Style	LIBRA
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1458 mm
Length	4137 mm
Wheelbase	2549 mm
Width	1780 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1954 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	484 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1196 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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