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    2017 Skoda Fabia

    New from

    $16,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.8 / 100km

    About the Skoda Fabia

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Skoda Fabia is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $16,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $24,640 for the Monte Carlo.

    There are 2 variants of the Fabia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2016.

    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 2017 Fabia is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    54.5 - 68.64 kW/t
    54.5 kW/t
    127.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    305 - 505 litres
    204 litres
    536 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.8 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    938 km
    643 km
    938 km
    Price
    $16,490 - $24,640
    $13,990
    $38,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 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
    1,365 kg
    1,840 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,100 kg
    200 kg
    1,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    133 - 135 mm
    120 mm
    159 mm

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    2017 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 Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 55.6
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Adaptive Cruise Control
      • 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 Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • 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
      • Bore Engine: 71.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 109
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 1.2
      • Engine (cc): 1197
      • Engine Code: Cjzc
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75.6
    • 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: Chrome And Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • 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 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
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • 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
      • 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
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • 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: 17
      • 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: 17
      • 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

    Monte Carlo

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 68.64
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 4028
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 111
      • Engine Code: Cjzd
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 23.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 196
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 110
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 81
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Code: Dq 200 7f
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 560
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1609
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1180
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1087
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Speaker Brand Name: Other
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 55.6
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3992
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 109
      • Engine Code: Cjzc
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • 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 Urban (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.4
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Mq 200 5f
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • 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 Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
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    2017 Skoda Fabia Dimensions

    1467mm
    1732mm
    3992mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Skoda Fabia Dimensions

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    2017 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 FabiaFuel TypeCombined
    1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.8 L/100km
    1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.8 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.

    2017 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.

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    Skoda Fabia FAQs

    The cheapest Skoda Fabia is the Base that starts from $16,490.

    The most expensive Skoda Fabia is the Monte Carlo that starts from $24,640.

    The best towing capacity of a Skoda Fabia is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Monte Carlo.

    The largest Skoda Fabia is the Monte Carlo which measures 1732mm wide, 4291mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.

    The most powerful Skoda Fabia is the Monte Carlo which has 81kW of power from its 1.2L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Skoda Fabia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Skoda Fabia is the Monte Carlo which weighs 1633 kg (kerb weight).

    The Skoda Fabia uses Premium Unleaded.