Skoda has just laid down the blueprint of the engine range for the new Fabia supermini, which is poised to go into production at the end of the month. This 3rd generation of the popular car will be the most efficient ever, lowering fuel consumption by up to 17% over its predecessor.
Officially released details state four petrol and three diesel powertrains will be offered. All will meet the new EU6 emissions regulations and come with standard start-stop and regenerative braking to charge the battery, just like the ones on the sister model from VW.
"The petrol engines available are new three- and four-cylinder series based on MQB technology," which is not to say the new Fabia is actually an MQB model. Regardless of that, engineers worked hard to lower the weight, which is another contributing factor to fuel economy. Depending on the model, the Fabia 3 is lighter by up to 65 kg (143 lbs) than the Fabia 2 and the baseline model tips the scales at only 980 kg (2180 lbs).
All the engines offered are shared with the 2014 Volkswagen Polo (facelift). Skoda will offer two 1.0 MPI three-cylinder engines on base models, which replace the older 1.2 units. They have indirect fuel injection and produce either 60 PS and 95 Nm for the base model or 75 and 95 Nm on the more powerful version. Two 1.2 TSI turbocharged units will also be offered, with either 90 PS or 110 PS.
The diesel range is where things really get interesting. Skoda has dropped both the old 1.2 TDI and 1.6 TDI in favor of a three-cylinder unit, the 1.4 TDI. This will be available with either 75 PS, 90 PS and 105 PS, just like he engines it replaces, but offer much better fuel consumption. Torque levels were not announced, but should be 210 Nm, 230 Nm 250 Nm, respctively, arriving as early as 1,500rpm.
In late 2015, a third diesel will be added. The 2015 Fabia Greenline will pack a 1.4 TDI with 75 PS, a start-stop system, kinetic energy recuperation and tires optimized for low rolling resistance combined with improvements to the car’s aerodynamics. This will result in fuel consumption of just 3.1 l/100 km, equivalent to CO2 emissions of 82 g/km.
DSG 7-speed gearboxes will continue to be offered, although they will be fitted only on the engines with higher outputs, like the 1.2 TSI and the more powerful diesel.
"The petrol engines available are new three- and four-cylinder series based on MQB technology," which is not to say the new Fabia is actually an MQB model. Regardless of that, engineers worked hard to lower the weight, which is another contributing factor to fuel economy. Depending on the model, the Fabia 3 is lighter by up to 65 kg (143 lbs) than the Fabia 2 and the baseline model tips the scales at only 980 kg (2180 lbs).
All the engines offered are shared with the 2014 Volkswagen Polo (facelift). Skoda will offer two 1.0 MPI three-cylinder engines on base models, which replace the older 1.2 units. They have indirect fuel injection and produce either 60 PS and 95 Nm for the base model or 75 and 95 Nm on the more powerful version. Two 1.2 TSI turbocharged units will also be offered, with either 90 PS or 110 PS.
The diesel range is where things really get interesting. Skoda has dropped both the old 1.2 TDI and 1.6 TDI in favor of a three-cylinder unit, the 1.4 TDI. This will be available with either 75 PS, 90 PS and 105 PS, just like he engines it replaces, but offer much better fuel consumption. Torque levels were not announced, but should be 210 Nm, 230 Nm 250 Nm, respctively, arriving as early as 1,500rpm.
In late 2015, a third diesel will be added. The 2015 Fabia Greenline will pack a 1.4 TDI with 75 PS, a start-stop system, kinetic energy recuperation and tires optimized for low rolling resistance combined with improvements to the car’s aerodynamics. This will result in fuel consumption of just 3.1 l/100 km, equivalent to CO2 emissions of 82 g/km.
DSG 7-speed gearboxes will continue to be offered, although they will be fitted only on the engines with higher outputs, like the 1.2 TSI and the more powerful diesel.