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Škoda Fabia

The 2003 Fabia vRS: a diesel-only hot hatch with 310 Nm to make its point.1

Researched October 23, 2026 from 36 sources

Also called

  • Pistachio FabiaA color-based name for pistachio-painted Fabias, which gained tens of thousands of social-media fans.2

At a glance

0100200
50–188 hpPower
01020
7.3–16.4 s0–100 km/h
0125250
147–226 km/hTop speed
0200400
84–310 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,030–1,390 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1451011

Engine
Across generations: 1.0–2.0 L gasoline and 1.2–1.9 L diesel1
Layout
Mk4: transverse front engine, front-wheel drive89
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 4/6-speed automatics; 7-speed DSG1
Built at
Mk4: Mladá Boleslav main plant, Czech Republic13
Units built
5 million by May 20253

The story

Created to replace the Felicia in 1999, the Fabia made affordable, spacious small-car transport its mission. By its fourth generation, the MQB-A0 hatchback had a 380-liter trunk.3

1999: PQ24 debut at Frankfurt19992003: Diesel-only vRS brings 310 Nm20032007: Second generation keeps its PQ24 roots20072010: vRS swaps diesel for twincharging20102014: Third generation moves to PQ2620142018: 1,300 rally-inspired road cars20182021: MQB-A0 unlocks a 380-liter trunk20212025: Five million, with life beyond 203020252026: 125 numbered Motorsport Editions2026 Škoda Favorit (781): 1987–1994781Škoda Forman (785): 1990–1995785Škoda Felicia (781 / 791): 1994–2001781 / 791Škoda Fabia (first generation) (6Y): 1999–20086YŠkoda Fabia (second generation) (5J): 2007–20145JŠkoda Fabia (third generation): 2014–2022 19901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones138132223
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YearWhat happened
1987–1994Škoda Favorit (781)
1990–1995Škoda Forman (785)
1994–2001Škoda Felicia (781 / 791)
1999–2008Škoda Fabia (first generation) (6Y)
2007–2014Škoda Fabia (second generation) (5J)
2014–2022Škoda Fabia (third generation)
1999PQ24 debut at Frankfurt
2003Diesel-only vRS brings 310 Nm
2007Second generation keeps its PQ24 roots
2010vRS swaps diesel for twincharging
2014Third generation moves to PQ26
20181,300 rally-inspired road cars
2021MQB-A0 unlocks a 380-liter trunk
2025Five million, with life beyond 2030
2026125 numbered Motorsport Editions
  1. 1999

    PQ24 debut at Frankfurt

    The Fabia hatchback replaced the Felicia. Combi followed in 2000 and a sedan in 2001.34

  2. 2003

    Diesel-only vRS brings 310 Nm

    The RS arrived with a 1.9-liter TDI and six-speed manual; in the UK, its badge was vRS.1

  3. 2007

    Second generation keeps its PQ24 roots

    The second Fabia debuted at Geneva on the existing platform. Its Combi offered a 480-liter trunk.1

  4. 2010

    vRS swaps diesel for twincharging

    The 1.4-liter gasoline vRS combined turbocharging and supercharging with 178 hp and a seven-speed DSG; 0–100 km/h took 7.3 seconds.5

  5. 2014

    Third generation moves to PQ26

    The Paris debut brought a Fabia 90 mm wider and 30 mm lower. Its 2018 facelift added Full LED headlights and blind-spot monitoring.3

  6. 2018

    1,300 rally-inspired road cars

    February brought a 1.4 TSI limited edition with 125 hp, seven-speed DSG and sports suspension: 8.8 seconds to 100 km/h.6

  7. 2021

    MQB-A0 unlocks a 380-liter trunk

    The fourth-generation hatchback grew beyond 4.1 meters and gained 50 liters of luggage space, bringing the trunk to 380 liters.3

  8. 2025

    Five million, with life beyond 2030

    The five-millionth Fabia left Mladá Boleslav; production of the current fourth generation is set to continue beyond 2030.3

  9. 2026

    125 numbered Motorsport Editions

    Based on the Fabia 130, the Motorsport Edition combines a 174 hp 1.5 TSI with a numbered dashboard plaque.7

Every generation

  • Škoda Favorit
    7811987–1994
  • Škoda Forman
    7851990–1995
  • Škoda Felicia
    781 / 7911994–2001
  • Škoda Fabia (first generation)
    6Y1999–2008
  • Škoda Fabia (second generation)
    5J2007–2014
  • Škoda Fabia (third generation)
    Škoda Fabia (third generation)2014–2022

Power over the years

From 50 hp to 188 hp in 26 years.

050100150200 200020052010201520202025 hp 1999 · 50 hp · Mk1 1.0 8V2003 · 130 hp · Mk1 vRS 1.9 TDI2007 · 69 hp · Mk2 1.2 gasoline2010 · 178 hp · Mk2 vRS 1.4 Twincharger2015 · 104 hp · Mk3 1.4 TDI2015 · 109 hp · Mk3 1.2 TSI2018 · 125 hp · Mk3 1.4 TSI rally limited edition2021 · 108 hp · Mk4 1.0 TSI2022 · 148 hp · Mk4 Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI2024 · 115 hp · Mk4 1.0 TSI update2025 · 174 hp · Fabia 1302025 · 188 hp · Rally2 by Cohete Suárez (planned) 188 hp Rally2 by Cohete Suárez (planned) 50 hp Mk1 1.0 8V
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YearHorsepowerModel
199950Mk1 1.0 8V
2003130Mk1 vRS 1.9 TDI
200769Mk2 1.2 gasoline
2010178Mk2 vRS 1.4 Twincharger
2015104Mk3 1.4 TDI
2015109Mk3 1.2 TSI
2018125Mk3 1.4 TSI rally limited edition
2021108Mk4 1.0 TSI
2022148Mk4 Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI
2024115Mk4 1.0 TSI update
2025174Fabia 130
2025188Rally2 by Cohete Suárez (planned)

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Mainstream trims and Colour Edition

    Standard

    Mainstream trims and Colour Edition

  • Scout / Combi ScoutLine

    Special

    Scout / Combi ScoutLine

  • Special

    81TSI Run-Out Edition

    2021

    109 hp
  • vRS (second generation)

    Performance

    vRS (second generation)

    2010–2014

    178 hp

  • Special

    Fabia 130

    174 hp

  • Limited

    Rally-title limited edition

    2018

    125 hp
  • vRS Special Edition

    Limited

    vRS Special Edition

    2007

    130 hp

    1,000 built

  • Limited

    RS Edition S2000

    2010

    178 hp

  • Limited

    Motorsport Edition

    2026

    174 hp

  • Limited

    Rally2 limited edition by “Cohete” Suárez

    188 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • First-generation vRS: the front bumper projects farther forward than the ordinary car's.18
  • Second generation: a taller, more rounded body than the original.23
  • Third generation: angular bodywork with a wider, lower stance than the second.23
  • Fourth generation: slim, sharply edged headlights with crystal-like LED modules.20
  • Fourth-generation front-door creases sketch out the Czech flag.20

Year by year

  1. 2004

    First-generation facelift: round fog lights, a revised grille and subtly altered rear lights.12

  2. 2007

    The second-generation body grew taller; a roof contrasting with the body became an option.13

  3. 2010

    Second-generation facelift: new bumper and fog-light shapes; the headlight internals were revised.1

  4. 2014

    Third generation: squarer bodywork, 90 mm wider and 30 mm lower than its predecessor.23

  5. 2018

    Third-generation facelift: narrower headlights and a reshaped grille; LED headlights and taillights became optional.316

  6. 2021

    Fourth generation: slim headlights, a rearward-sloping roofline and front-door creases shaped like the Czech flag.2021

Against its rivals

  • Fabia vs Renault Clio TCe 90 Iconic

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    Fabia10.6 s
    Renault Clio TCe 90 Iconic12.2 s
    25

  • Fabia vs Vauxhall Corsa-e SE Premium

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    Fabia10.6 s
    Vauxhall Corsa-e SE Premium7.6 s
    25

Prices

Value today $1.5K–$11.0K3435

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2010201520202025 Value today: $1,500–$11,000 2010 · $24,025 · UK vRS base; £1≈$1.552015 · $16,218 · UK S 1.0 base; £1≈$1.532015 · $27,020 · UK SE L tested; £1≈$1.532021 · $20,569 · UK S base; £1≈$1.382021 · $26,675 · UK SE L 1.0 TSI; £1≈$1.382022 · $23,956 · UK SE Comfort 95; £1≈$1.352022 · $27,830 · UK Monte Carlo 1.0; £1≈$1.332022 · $31,607 · UK Monte Carlo 1.5 DSG; £1≈$1.33 2023 · $3,563 · 2005 vRS, Collecting Cars2025 · $6,731 · 2007 vRS SE, WB & Sons2025 · $7,800 · 2007 SE vRS, Mathewsons2026 · $10,920 · 2007 SE vRS, Mathewsons2026 · $9,545 · 2022 1.0 MPI Active, 53,746 km, VPauto Lorient2026 · $9,490 · 2007 SE vRS, Mathewsons2026 · $4,680 · 2018 Fabia, Mathewsons2026 · $2,600 · 2005 vRS TDI, Mathewsons $10.9K Mathewsons, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Price when new$24,025UK vRS base; £1≈$1.55
2015Price when new$16,218UK S 1.0 base; £1≈$1.53
2015Price when new$27,020UK SE L tested; £1≈$1.53
2021Price when new$20,569UK S base; £1≈$1.38
2021Price when new$26,675UK SE L 1.0 TSI; £1≈$1.38
2022Price when new$23,956UK SE Comfort 95; £1≈$1.35
2022Price when new$27,830UK Monte Carlo 1.0; £1≈$1.33
2022Price when new$31,607UK Monte Carlo 1.5 DSG; £1≈$1.33
2023Auction sale$3,5632005 vRS, Collecting Cars
2025Auction sale$6,7312007 vRS SE, WB & Sons
2025Auction sale$7,8002007 SE vRS, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$10,9202007 SE vRS, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$9,5452022 1.0 MPI Active, 53,746 km, VPauto Lorient
2026Auction sale$9,4902007 SE vRS, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$4,6802018 Fabia, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$2,6002005 vRS TDI, Mathewsons
2026Value today$1,500–$11,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “2,006 km without refueling”
    • “The RS bumper helped homologate the WRC car”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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