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2016 Skoda Fabia

New from

$15,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 / 100km

About the Skoda Fabia

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Skoda Fabia is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $15,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $21,440 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Fabia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.

The Skoda Fabia is only available with an null motor that produces 66kW and 160Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2016 Fabia is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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Power to Weight

54.5 - 65.75 kW/t

54.5 kW/t

127.56 kW/t

Boot Space

305 - 505 litres

204 litres

505 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 L/100km

8.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

938 km

643 km

938 km

Price

$15,990 - $21,440

$14,990

$39,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 3 years

1 year

7 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,564 - 1,633 kg

1,405 kg

1,840 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,000 - 1,100 kg

800 kg

1,100 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

133 - 135 mm

118 mm

159 mm

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2016 Skoda Fabia Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,990
1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$21,440
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,140
1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,290

*excl. on-roads

All Skoda Fabia Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$32,390	$39,690
2024	$32,390	$39,690
2023	$36,990	$38,590
2022	$18,390	$26,090
2021	$18,390	$26,090

*excl. on-roads

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2016 Skoda Fabia Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- Speaker Brand Name: Other
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Pq26
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 55.6
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Sd Card
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1125
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 305
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
- Front Headroom (mm): 1021
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
- Front Track (mm): 1457
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 133
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.0
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.4
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
- Overall Height (mm): 1467
- Overall Length (mm): 3992
- Overall Width (mm): 1732
- Rear Headroom (mm): 963
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1386
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
- Rear Track (mm): 1451
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10400
- Wheelbase (mm): 2470
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 5.0
- Bore Engine: 71.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 109
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 1.2
- Engine (cc): 1197
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 75.6
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 938
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 24.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
- Power Measurement Standard: Iso
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 5
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20150623
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.2 Tsi Ambition Lhd
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Number Of Airbags: 6
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Code: Mq 200 5f
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Full Service Distance (km): 45000
- Full Service Duration (months): 36
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1564
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1187
- Tare Weight (kg): 1042
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

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2016 Skoda Fabia Dimensions

1467mm

1732mm

3992mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2016 Skoda Fabia Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2022	1000Kg	1100Kg
2021	1000Kg	1100Kg
2020	1000Kg	1100Kg
2019	1000Kg	1100Kg
2018	1000Kg	1100Kg

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2016 Skoda Fabia Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Fabia

The most fuel efficient Skoda Fabia is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.2L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 4.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Skoda Fabia	Fuel Type	Combined
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	4.8 L/100km
1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	4.8 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Skoda Fabia?

The Skoda Fabia has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2016 Skoda Fabia Warranty

What is the warranty on a Skoda Fabia?

The Skoda Fabia offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.