Skoda Fabia 130: Why Does Its Power Leave People Questioning?
This page is translated from the original post "Skoda Fabia 130 : pourquoi sa puissance sème le doute ?" in French.
- 07/10/2025 16:04
Skoda is launching a 130 version of its compact Fabia, but don’t be fooled: the power is actually 177 horsepower.
Skoda seems to be pushing us towards electric vehicles? The question is legitimate when discovering the new Fabia 130, where the number clearly indicates its power level… in kW. Similar to an electric car. However, it is still a traditional internal combustion engine.
By doing the math, we see that this Fabia develops 177 horsepower, since 1 kW = 1.359 hp. An interesting figure that, to date, makes it the most powerful Fabia in history.
This 130 version, with a less appealing name, thus tops the range above the very attractive Monte-Carlo version, which has a maximum power of 150 horsepower. An increase of 30 hp derived from the same 1.5-liter turbo TSI petrol engine.
The power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox. Finally, the look is enhanced with a discreet aerodynamic kit and 18-inch alloy wheels. The suspension is lowered by 15 millimeters. At the rear, two exhaust outlets complete the personalization.
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Nice performance
The increase in power directly benefits the dynamics, with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 7.4 seconds, 0.4 seconds faster than the 150 horsepower version. Finally, the top speed is raised to 228 km/h.
Nothing groundbreaking then. It’s better to see this Skoda Fabia 130 as a final farewell before its upcoming renewal.
In France, the commercial launch will soon begin at a likely price exceeding 30,000 euros. First deliveries are expected from December 2025.
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