2008 Skoda Fabia Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
Jan 08, 2022
Fantastic car for the whole family at a small priceJan 08, 2022
by Spud D
Apr 06, 2012
Probably the best small car i have owned, its performance is very economical with a real turn of acceleration for a diesel. The build quality is as expected on an economy built car, its just ok. Safety wise it has loads of extra features including side bags. Cost of ownership is good , its low rated tax and diesel usage gets the best mpg off around 55-60. Its a drivers car because you feel every turn , bump and camber change in the road and have to be a driver rather than a motorist. All in all i would thouroughly recomend this wee spitfire of a car.Apr 06, 2012
by David R
Dec 15, 2011
had a Skoda Fabia 2011 for the day while the Polo was in for its service. This new shape Fabia is very well finished, and quite big inside, with excellent sound insulation. This was the 5dr 1.6TDI (75PS) model. So this is the same basic engine and transmission as would find in other cars in the VAG family - eg, VW Golf, Seat. Should point out that this new engine is also sold in several PS versions, not just this entry level 75PS one. As you might expect from a next generation diesel engine, economy is very good - 67MPG combined. There is a digital readout for fuel, miles, and so on. I dont like the blocks used to show fuel-how do you know if you are at the top of a block or at the bottom? The display also has a gearchange indicator, with display for the gear you are in and the gear it thinks you should be using. Looks nice, but in reality this gets rather anoying after a while. Gears and the diesel power band are not strong points in this car-the gear shifter feels a bit cheap. A 2 part design and the plastic outer section feels as though it wont last the life of the car. The 75PS engine needs plenty of gear changing too. The whole thing is not as tolerent as my Polo with its older 1.4TD - 70PS engine, even though this new Skoda is a 1.6TDI. The power band is small too - about 1400 to 2000rpm. So if you always drive in heavy traffic, this may not be the car for you. As you pick up speed, everything is very refined, and smooth, it hides most of the engine noise and 50mph feels like 30mph. Be aware that once you get to about 60mph, power output is quite flat - you may need to down shift to gear 4 for extra speed (unlike the older 1.4TDI 70PS Polo). The upside to this (and there is one), is that at this speed, you will be doing under 2000rpm and saving a lot of fuel in 5th gear (which is where the 1.4TDI Polo uses more). In the UK, this means very cheap car tax. I dont know wether the engine in 105PS form will be better, or the same as I have not driven one of those yet-i hope the little extra power makes the car more driveable.Dec 15, 2011
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by Anonymous
Jan 08, 2022
Fantastic car for the whole family at a small priceJan 08, 2022
by Spud D
Apr 06, 2012
Probably the best small car i have owned, its performance is very economical with a real turn of acceleration for a diesel. The build quality is as expected on an economy built car, its just ok. Safety wise it has loads of extra features including side bags. Cost of ownership is good , its low rated tax and diesel usage gets the best mpg off around 55-60. Its a drivers car because you feel every turn , bump and camber change in the road and have to be a driver rather than a motorist. All in all i would thouroughly recomend this wee spitfire of a car.Apr 06, 2012
by David R
Dec 15, 2011
had a Skoda Fabia 2011 for the day while the Polo was in for its service. This new shape Fabia is very well finished, and quite big inside, with excellent sound insulation. This was the 5dr 1.6TDI (75PS) model. So this is the same basic engine and transmission as would find in other cars in the VAG family - eg, VW Golf, Seat. Should point out that this new engine is also sold in several PS versions, not just this entry level 75PS one. As you might expect from a next generation diesel engine, economy is very good - 67MPG combined. There is a digital readout for fuel, miles, and so on. I dont like the blocks used to show fuel-how do you know if you are at the top of a block or at the bottom? The display also has a gearchange indicator, with display for the gear you are in and the gear it thinks you should be using. Looks nice, but in reality this gets rather anoying after a while. Gears and the diesel power band are not strong points in this car-the gear shifter feels a bit cheap. A 2 part design and the plastic outer section feels as though it wont last the life of the car. The 75PS engine needs plenty of gear changing too. The whole thing is not as tolerent as my Polo with its older 1.4TD - 70PS engine, even though this new Skoda is a 1.6TDI. The power band is small too - about 1400 to 2000rpm. So if you always drive in heavy traffic, this may not be the car for you. As you pick up speed, everything is very refined, and smooth, it hides most of the engine noise and 50mph feels like 30mph. Be aware that once you get to about 60mph, power output is quite flat - you may need to down shift to gear 4 for extra speed (unlike the older 1.4TDI 70PS Polo). The upside to this (and there is one), is that at this speed, you will be doing under 2000rpm and saving a lot of fuel in 5th gear (which is where the 1.4TDI Polo uses more). In the UK, this means very cheap car tax. I dont know wether the engine in 105PS form will be better, or the same as I have not driven one of those yet-i hope the little extra power makes the car more driveable.Dec 15, 2011
by Ivan I
May 22, 2010
Very solid, spacious and fast car...
1.6 16V 77KW 105KS 153Nm
Aircon is great, lights are great...
4 tall adults can easly travel in comfort...
The boot has 300l capacity...
It's a very fun car to drive...
I truely love it...May 22, 2010
by Nikhil K
May 12, 2010
Drive is not suited for indian roads and traffic. Interiors and Build is good. and u
have to be mentally balanced* to drive it. (*-sudden adrenaline rushes do not
go very well with a fabia). its fun overall, and not on the costly side eitherMay 12, 2010
by Karan A
Mar 16, 2010
FOR : Performance , Interiors , Built quality.
AGAINST : Price , Noisy
The car is all about nice interiors with a lot of
features that you normally do not see in
hatchbacks in indian market. Definately over
priced but i think its worth it. Build quality is
superior and ABS works great , with a sun roof to
seldom flaunt.Mar 16, 2010
by Michael P
Mar 15, 2010
The Skosa Fabia Greenline Combi is a very politically correct car to buy because of the very little Diesel it uses. The interior is very comfy and nice and it has a large selection of extra equiptment. Not a car for the eye as much as for the bankaccount.Mar 15, 2010
by Kaylie V
Jan 16, 2009
this is only 1.2 70 3 cylinder 12v so not the quickest but not the slowest, easily out run a saxo 1.4 petrol. accelarating is ok and will go just over a ton. fuel economoy is quite good for a petrol, have had 60mpg (i wasnt in much of a rush that day) .
admittedly not the best looking of cars but its great value for money and would recommend to anyone. the only thing i dont like is the abs kicks in way too early! a small engined bundle of fun great for a family or first/second car. . . .Jan 16, 2009
by Nikola K
Sep 10, 2008
The white roof on it's red body, is the best. It is perfect for driving in a busy city and for parking on busy streets. I hope I ll have fun with it, while driving all around Europe.Main thing is, that it is all mine. My father bought this Little Red Riding Hood for me.Sep 10, 2008
by Stefan K
Sep 07, 2008
Itsa good car, small engine but with nice power boost. precision shifter, got all the addons u need. Best byy vehicle for that amount of money. It accelerates even when going uphill, although some ppl told mhat wouldnt b possible lol. I really enjoy direving it. It spends 8 l of TNG per 100 km. Maintenance - dont know its a brand new vehicle. But regular oil change and stuff is pretty cheap. Braking is great, handling is ok, since its a tall car.Sep 07, 2008
by Snir R
Aug 10, 2008
The quality of VAG in this car, very good perfomance for this engine - 1600cc 105 bhp.
The fuel consumpion is good, average of 8.5 lite per 100km.
I like the sport seats, they are very comforatble.
Also this car contains 6 air bags, ESP, 4 stars at ENCAP.
I don't like the noise from the engine, after 3000rpm the engine sounds very noisy.Aug 10, 2008
by Ashwin G
Jun 21, 2008
sexy interiors....not as much expected on the performance...looks to kill for....the premium hatchback...!!!!
Jun 21, 2008
by Hitesh P
Jun 10, 2008
can buy it but will not sell itJun 10, 2008
by Steven S
May 22, 2008
Voor de technische gegevens kun je altijd naar de website van skoda gaan.May 22, 2008
by Jesper H
Apr 27, 2008
I bourght this car i August 2007, and have driven 17000 km in it so far.
It´s a great value for money car, and the 1,9TDI PD engien suits it perfectly. Apr 27, 2008
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