Skoda Fabia 2004–2007 car dimensions: 3970 mm long, 1646 mm wide and 1451 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,045 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin is straightforward and practical with a height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel, height-adjustable driver's seat and 60/40 split-folding rear seats as standard or widely available. Air conditioning with a cooled glovebox is offered across the range and often standard or included on mid and higher grades, while fully automatic Climatronic appears on top trims. Cruise control and acoustic rear parking sensors are options on most models and standard on Elegance. Radios are cassette or single-CD units with speakers. there is no touchscreen. Driver aids stop at ABS (standard or optional by engine and grade) plus optional side airbags. no cameras or electronic assistance systems feature.
Boot space is 260 litres with the rear seats upright and expands to 1,016 litres when they are folded, giving useful capacity for a small hatch. Lashing eyelets help keep loads secure.
Braked towing capacity reaches 800-1,000 kg depending on engine, with unbraked limits of 450-500 kg and a 50 kg nose weight. Payload is typically 425 kg. Factory or accessory towbars and electrics are listed, making light trailer use feasible, though no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the specifications.
The cabin seats five with decent space and a practical layout. Height-adjustable driver's seat and height-and-reach adjustable steering wheel come standard. Air conditioning with cooled glovebox and drinks compartment is available and standard on higher grades. Heated front seats are standard on Elegance. Cloth upholstery varies by trim, with cup holders, split-folding rear seats and basic storage. An electric sunroof is optional.
Fuel tank holds 45 litres.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating of 4 stars.
ABS standard across the range.
Driver and front passenger airbags standard.
Side airbags standard or optional by grade.
ISOFIX child seat anchorages available.
The fuel tank holds 45 litres. Petrol engines run on unleaded RON 95 or 91, with higher grades accepting RON 98. Diesel options are also offered. Combined fuel use varies by engine according to EU test figures.
Service follows fixed intervals with oil changes every 15 000 km or 12 months. Longer flexible intervals are available on some versions depending on oil type and use.
The car scored 4 stars for adult occupant protection in Euro NCAP testing. Standard kit includes ABS, dual front airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and force limiters, height-adjustable belts and head restraints, side-impact protection and child locks. Side airbags appear on higher grades or as options. The body is fully zinc-coated.
Keeping the car is straightforward thanks to the zinc-coated body and simple mechanical layout. The 260-litre boot expands to over 1 000 litres with the rear seats folded, and interior storage is practical for daily use.
Length 3970 mm, Width 1646 mm, Height 1451 mm, Wheelbase 2462 mm (Fabia 2004–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, Skoda UK 2006 brochure and auto-data.net.