Skoda Fabia Mk1
The award-winning supermini that redefined Škoda's modern reputation.
- Power
- 68 bhp
- Top speed
- 102 mph
About the Skoda Fabia Mk1
The Mk1 Škoda Fabia was a pivotal model for the Czech brand, being the first to utilise the Volkswagen Group's A04 (PQ24) platform ahead of the VW Polo and SEAT Ibiza. The 1.4-litre 8v engine in the Comfort trim was a refined version of Škoda's own long-running pushrod unit, offering dependable if modest performance. It was widely praised for its solid build quality and class-leading interior space, famously winning What Car? magazine's Car of the Year award in 2000. Today, it is remembered as the car that successfully transitioned Škoda from a budget outlier to a mainstream reliability leader.
Skoda Fabia Mk1 specs
The Skoda Fabia Mk1 produces 68 bhp (51 kW) and 120 Nm (89 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h).
| Make | Skoda |
|---|---|
| Model | Fabia |
| Generation | Mk1 |
| Trim | 1.4 Comfort |
| Years | 1999–2007 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Engine | 1.4-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,397 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 68 bhp (51 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 120 Nm (89 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,800 rpm |
| Top speed | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,035 kg (2,282 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 66 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Skoda Fabia Mk1 rarity in CarSpot
The Skoda Fabia Mk1 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Skoda Fabia Mk1 fun facts
- The Mk1 Fabia was the first car in the Volkswagen Group to use the PQ24 platform, beating the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 to market.
- The 1.4-litre 8v engine was a development of the unit used in the earlier Felicia and Favorit, making it one of the last Škoda-designed engines used by the brand.
- Škoda produced over 1.78 million units of the first-generation Fabia across hatchback, estate, and saloon body styles.
