Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2
The sleeper supermini with a complex twincharged heart.
- Power
- 180 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 7.1 s
- Top speed
- 139 mph
About the Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2
The second-generation Fabia vRS marked a radical departure from its diesel-powered predecessor, adopting a sophisticated 1.4-litre 'Twincharger' engine that utilised both a supercharger and a turbocharger. Sharing its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Polo GTI and SEAT Ibiza Cupra, it was exclusively paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox. While its tall, narrow stance lacked the aggressive look of rivals, it offered surprising pace and a more compliant ride than many contemporary hot hatches. However, the model is well-known among collectors for the reliability concerns of the early 'CAVE' engine code, which was revised to the 'CTHE' version in late 2012.
Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2 specs
The Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2 produces 180 bhp (134 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h).
| Make | Skoda |
|---|---|
| Model | Fabia vRS |
| Generation | Mk2 |
| Trim | 1.4 TSI |
| Years | 2010–2014 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Engine | 1.4-litre twincharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,390 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged and supercharged |
| Power | 180 bhp (134 kW) at 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,243 kg (2,740 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 145 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2 rarity in CarSpot
The Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2 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
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Skoda Fabia vRS Mk2 fun facts
- The 1.4 TSI engine uses a supercharger for low-end torque and a turbocharger for high-end power, a combination known as 'twincharging'.
- Unlike the first-generation vRS which was only a hatchback, the Mk2 was also available as a surprisingly fast 'Combi' estate.
- The Mk2 vRS was famously promoted in the UK with a 'Mean Green' television advert, a dark parody of the original Fabia 'Cake' commercial.
