Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Skoda introduced the Fabia lineup in 1999, but only four years later, it brought the most potent version into its lineup, stirring emotions in the small hot hatch segment.
The Czech automaker tried to get into the World Rally Championship with a smaller, lighter vehicle than the Octavia, so it focused on the small-sized Fabia. But there was a problem: the car was shorter than the mandatory rules, and, in addition, it didn't tick all the boxes it required for the drivetrain. Moreover, Skoda wanted a model that could gather more customers from the younger generation.
While the FIA regulations stipulated the car's length, they didn't specify how that could be attained. Thus, the carmaker created slightly fatter bumpers, both front, and rear. Therefore, the end result was 3 mm (0.12") more extended bodywork than the minimum 4.0-meter (157.48") required by the motorsports governing organization. That led to a redesigned apron, which included two fog lamps in the outer scoops flanking the squared lower grille. Moreover, at the back, the rear bumper sported an extended apron with a cutaway for the RS-specific chromed exhaust tip.
Inside, Skoda installed high-bolstered front seats with black and gray upholstery adorned on the seatbacks with the RS logo. Furthermore, the Fabia RS featured aluminum pedals to create an even sportier atmosphere. Inside the instrument cluster, the carmaker placed redesigned black and white dials and red needles.
Underneath the hood, the Fabia RS received a 1.9-liter turbo-diesel powerplant from Volkswagen. The engine developed 130 PS (128 HP) and 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) of torque, sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 130 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.6 in (4003 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.4/56 in (1,433/1,422 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |