Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Škoda Fabia II (5J)?

1999–2007 vs 2007–2014 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Boot: Fabia I (6Y) 426 l, Fabia II (5J) 480 l.
Lowest consumption: Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km, Fabia II (5J) 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Fabia I (6Y) 40–96 kW, Fabia II (5J) 44–132 kW.
Standard equipment: Fabia I (6Y) 12 items (Junior), Fabia II (5J) 15 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007 · 10 engines · Junior, Classic, Comfort, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →

Škoda Fabia II (5J)2007–2014 · 10 engines · Classic, Ambiente, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007no listings	Škoda Fabia II (5J)2007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,960 mm–4,239 mm	Length3,992 mm–4,239 mm
Width	Width1,646 mm	Width1,642 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm–1,452 mm	Height1,470 mm–1,498 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,462 mm	Wheelbase2,465 mm–2,470 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–148 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–426 l	Trunk volume300 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,225 kg	Curb weight1,045 kg–1,235 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2007	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power40–96 kW (54–131 hp)	Power44–132 kW (60–179 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.9 TDI RS 130	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 1.4 TSI RS 180 DSG
Top speed	Top speed204 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsJunior · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Junior	Items in the base trim15 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Sport	Items in the top trim32 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Škoda Fabia II (5J)?

The most frugal Škoda Fabia I (6Y) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80); the most frugal Škoda Fabia II (5J) 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Škoda Fabia II (5J)?

The strongest Škoda Fabia I (6Y) makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.9 TDI RS 130); the strongest Škoda Fabia II (5J) 132 kW (179 hp) (1.4 TSI RS 180 DSG).

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