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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.0 MPI 80 SE Comfort 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	SE Comfort
Price	£19,730
Engine Power - BHP	80
Acceleration	15.7
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4108 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1459 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1053 kg

Driver Convenience

8" Digital instrument display
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth connection
Electromechanical power steering
Exterior temperature gauge
Rear parking sensors
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter
Traffic sign recognition
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Entertainment

2x USB-C in the front (for data transmission and charging)
6 Speakers (4 in front and 2 in rear)
8.25" Skoda infotainment touchscreen display
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
DAB digital radio reception

Exterior Features

Basic rear lights
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Dimming rear view mirror with black frame
Door mirror integrated indicators
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
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
Fabric upholstery
Front centre armrest
Gearshift knob/handle in leather
Grain satin black interior door handles
Hand brake lever handle in leather
Height adjustable driver 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
Textile floor mats
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

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

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.019
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	112

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	53.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	62
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	43
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	43.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	57
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.5

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	4E
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)	15.7
Engine Power - BHP	80
Engine Power - RPM	6300
Engine Torque - NM	93
Engine Torque - RPM	3700
Top Speed	108 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	ROTARE
Wheel Type	15" 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	1580 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	527 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	560
Minimum Kerbweight	1053 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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