Matt Robinson
2026 Skoda Fabia 130 review: Quick drive
We’re looking at the return of the Fabia RS here – well, sort of, given that it is in fact the 130. But is this newcomer hot enough?
11 Months Ago
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Overview
Variant
Select
Variant
S line
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.9 L/100km
Power and torque
85kW / 200Nm
Power and torque
152kW / 320Nm
860km
678km
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking assistance
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Cruise control
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Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Vanity mirror
—
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
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Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Virtual assistant: Other
Navigational systems
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Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: Satellite View
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Over air updates
—
Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Remote services
—
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Wifi network
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Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 114 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 133 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 999 cc
Engine code: EA211
Liters: 1 L
Number of cylinders: 3
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 43 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 40 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 8.25 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 8 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5 L/100km
Country/highway: 4.5 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 860 km
Combined: 20 km/L
Country/highway: 22.2 km/L
Urban: 16.9 km/L
Urban: 5.9 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 678 km
Combined: 16.9 km/L
Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 235 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 116 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 85 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 200 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 207 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 152 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 320 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Type: Electronic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Transmission code: DQ 200 7F
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
Type: Torsion Beam
Alternate suspension
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Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 195 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 195 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 215 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB A0
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB A0
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,190 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 380 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,090 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 335 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,511 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 138 mm
Overall height: 1,459 mm
Overall length: 4,108 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,954 mm
Overall width: 1,780 mm
Rear track: 1,495 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 10,700 mm
Wheelbase: 2,564 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,524 mm
Overall height: 1,409 mm
Overall length: 4,029 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,940 mm
Overall width: 1,740 mm
Rear track: 1,501 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 10,500 mm
Wheelbase: 2,563 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,032 mm
Headroom rear: 976 mm
Hip room front: 1,428 mm
Hip room rear: 1,417 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,393 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,350 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,019 mm
Headroom rear: 944 mm
Hip room front: 1,424 mm
Hip room rear: 1,380 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,373 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,315 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
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Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,696 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,195 kg
Tare weight: 1,170.25 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,775 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,365 kg
Tare weight: 1,342.5 kg
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 80 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 6
Remote audio controls
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Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Luxury trim
On gear selector: Chrome, Leather
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On doors: Piano Black
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 85
ANCAP child occupant score: 81
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 70
ANCAP safety assist score: 71
ANCAP date tested: 1 Aug 2022
ANCAP rating year: 2021
ANCAP version tested: 1.0 AmbitionLHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 95
ANCAP child occupant score: 88
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 73
ANCAP safety assist score: 82
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 95
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 85
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 73
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Nov 2019
ANCAP rating year: 2019
ANCAP version tested: 1.5 litre petrol
Euro NCAP date tested: 4 Sep 2019
Euro NCAP version tested: Audi A1 Sportback 5-door HA LHD
Front airbag
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Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Autonomous drive
—
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
—
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: 2-Way Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: 2-Way Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
—
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Air conditioning
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Cargo area
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Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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