In-depth reviews

Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.0 MPI S 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	S
Price	£15,345
Engine Power - BHP	65
Acceleration	15.9
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	114
Length	4108 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1459 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1041 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connection
Driver alert system - DAS
Electromechanical power steering
Exterior temperature gauge
Lane assist including road edge detection
Multifunction trip computer in black and white
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter

Entertainment

2x USB-C in the front (for data transmission and charging)
4 speakers in front
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
DAB digital radio reception
Radio Swing with 6.5" colour display

Exterior Features

Basic LED Headlights
Basic rear lights
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Dimming rear view mirror with black frame
Door mirror integrated indicators
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electrically adjustable front windows with function auto up/down
Front window wiper intermittent control
Headlight range control - Automatic
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights with coming and leaving home feature
Mechanical adjustable rear windows
Rain sensor
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
2 spoke plastic steering wheel
3 rear headrests
Backrest split and folding
Central console with fixed cup holder and storage box
Fabric upholstery
Gearshift knob/handle in plastic
Grain satin black interior door handles
Hand brake lever in plastic
Height adjustable drivers seat
Height adjustable front headrests
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
Manual air conditioning
Pollen filter
Rear seat bench unsplit
Single front passenger seat
Storm grey headlining
Sun visors with mirror and airbag label on passenger side
Ticket holder

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
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

Black painted air vents
Glossy black decorative trim
Grain satin black central console cover
Grain satin black lower decorative trim
Satin black door and side trim panel in front

Wheels

15" Calisto silver steel wheels
Standard wheel bolts
Super-low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.011
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	103
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	100
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	109

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	62.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	57.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.9

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	2E
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
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	15.9
Engine Power - BHP	65
Engine Power - RPM	5300
Engine Torque - NM	93
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/65 R15
Wheel Style	CALISTO
Wheel Type	15" STEEL

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	1509 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	468 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	550
Minimum Kerbweight	1041 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

Superminis

Most Popular

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y15mkn5tvhy { display: none !important; }

Vauxhall sales are up because it’s not greedy, unlike some of its rivals

Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at the UK new car sales figures from 2025

Opinion

18 Jan 2026

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y15mkn5tvhz { display: none !important; }

New AUDI E5 Sportback 2026 review: the best car Audi has built in decades

This is the first car from Audi's China-focused sub-brand, and it's a real shame that we won't be getting it

Road tests

16 Jan 2026

Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5, and Smart #5 - front angled

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y15mkn5tvi0 { display: none !important; }

Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV5 vs Smart #5: is the new cut-price Tesla electric SUV king?

The electric SUV class is hotting up with new Kia EV5 and Smart #5, plus an entry-level version of Tesla’s Model Y

Car group tests

17 Jan 2026