Skoda Fabia 2004–2007 car dimensions: 4232 mm long, 1646 mm wide and 1452 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,170 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin has height and reach adjustable steering, height adjustable driver seat, driver and front passenger airbags as standard plus side airbags on higher grades. Air conditioning is standard on Elegance and vRS grades and optional lower down. Cruise control and acoustic rear parking sensors are standard on Elegance and optional on most other grades. Radios are cassette or single CD players with speakers. No advanced driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space is 426 litres with seats up and expands to 1225 litres with the rear seats folded. Roof rails are available on the estate.
Towing capacity is 450 kg unbraked and up to 1000 kg braked depending on engine. Payload is 425 kg with a 75 kg roof load limit. Tow bars are listed as accessories.
The cabin seats five comfortably with height-adjustable driver seat, reach and rake adjustable steering wheel, and height-adjustable front and rear head restraints. Higher grades add air conditioning with cooled glovebox and drinks compartment plus heated front seats. An optional electric slide and tilt sunroof is available. Cloth upholstery varies by trim, with practical storage pockets and cup holders. The estate offers a spacious load area that feels practical for daily use.
Fuel tank holds 45 litres. petrol or diesel engines available.
Oil change service every 15 000 km or 12 months.
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating.
ABS standard across the range. driver and front passenger airbags standard.
Side airbags and EDL/ASR on higher grades or selected engines.
Fully zinc-coated body with ten-year anti-perforation warranty.
Petrol engines run on unleaded RON 95 (or 91 with lower efficiency on some). higher-output versions prefer RON 98. Diesels use standard diesel. Combined consumption figures are published per engine but vary with equipment and driving style. The 45-litre tank supports typical supermini ranges.
Fixed service intervals call for an oil and filter change every 15 000 km or annually, whichever comes first, plus a full inspection every 12 months. Brake fluid is renewed every two years. Flexible long-life options exist on some later cars but require specific oils. Timing-belt intervals are long on petrol units.
The rigid body shell with crumple zones earned four Euro NCAP stars for adult protection. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, ABS, height-adjustable seat belts with pretensioners, side-impact protection and child locks. Side airbags and traction aids appear on Elegance and certain engines. ISOFIX points are fitted.
The fully galvanised body and long anti-corrosion warranty help the car stay solid. Regular oil changes and attention to the simple mechanical layout keep ownership costs low. Parts are widely available and the car is straightforward to maintain.
Length 4232 mm, Width 1646 mm, Height 1452 mm, Wheelbase 2462 mm (Fabia 2004–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual, 2004 Skoda Fabia UK brochure.