Used Skoda Fabia Estate (2008 - 2014) Review Review by David Ross on 14 Dec 2007 Last Updated: 02 Sep 2014 4 The Skoda Fabia Estate is a great choice for young families. It’s roomy, good to drive and cheap to run. Latest Skoda Fabia Estate review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Very good value for moneyHuge boot for a small carEasy to drive and parkLow emissions version available Not big enough for larger familiesNoisy diesel engines New price range: £9,995 - £16,740 Used price range: £651 - £5,812 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The Skoda Fabia Estate is a great choice for young families. It’s roomy, good to drive and cheap to run. The estate model offers additional practical benefits to the hatchback - namely a bigger, versatile boot - and it meets the needs of families with smaller children with a well thought-out design.The bigger load space results in a longer body, so it isn’t as ideally suited to city life as the hatchback. However, buyers in need of a roomy family car with a reasonable price tag should give this estate serious consideration.A Greenline model is available which, thanks to low emissions, is cheap to tax and returns impressive economy. There's also a Scout version which has a more rugged look along with chunky bumpers and side protection.Loads of spaceOne of the key selling points of the Skoda Fabia Estate is, as you’d expect from a wagon, its boot. However, the Fabia bests most of its competitors with the amount of luggage room it provides to make it one of the most practical small estates available.The large tailgate open high to reveal a large opening and low loading sill, so lifting in heavy suitcases is easier. The well shaped boot makes storing lots of cargo easy, while the rear seats are split 60/40 and tip forward, though they don’t fold completely flat.Other neat touches include a flexible plastic strap that clips into the sidewalls of the boot to keep delicate items from being flung around while driving.Excellent economyEvery Skoda Fabia Estate offers good fuel economy, whether you choose one of the petrol engines or the frugal turbodiesels. However, there’s one model that stands out for its exceptionally low fuel consumption, not just in the Fabia range but for any car on sale. It’s the Fabia Estate Greenline II, which originally offered 69mpg and 109g/km carbon dioxide emissions but comes with even more impressive 83.1mpg average economy and emissions of just 89g/km. Even with its efficient three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbodiesel engine, the Fabia Estate Greenline II is still a decent load lugger. Read on for the full Skoda Fabia Estate review. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 4.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 3.5 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 4.5 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ Folding key fob, Boot space and boot pockets, clutch foot rest. Smooth gear change. ” 4 out of 5 Sanchia Douglas , 05 May 2016 ... read more “ Great size for getting car seats in the back of the car, we have 1 rear facing seat for our 2 year old and will be getting another soon for the next child. ” 4 out of 5 Jenny Eaves , 26 Jul 2013 ... read more “ The boot space is really deceiving - I get an electric wheelchair and portable ramps in the boot along with 2 or 3 bags of shopping. ” 5 out of 5 Nigel Hewson , 06 Apr 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 73 used Skoda Fabia Estates for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 14 owners' reviews Tweet Other Skoda reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Skoda Fabia Estates Used Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI CR (105bhp) Scout 5d (2012/12) Price £3,250 Save £475 MSC MOTOR COMPANY Used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI (105bhp) Elegance 5d DSG (2010/10) Price £4,400 Save £545 Lightoaks Car Sales Used Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI CR (105bhp) Monte Carlo 5d (2014/64) Price £4,995 Save £605 Waterfront Motor Company Used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI (105bhp) Elegance 5d DSG (2012/62) Price £4,498 Save £262 Surrey Automobiles
“ Folding key fob, Boot space and boot pockets, clutch foot rest. Smooth gear change. ” 4 out of 5 Sanchia Douglas , 05 May 2016 ... read more
“ Great size for getting car seats in the back of the car, we have 1 rear facing seat for our 2 year old and will be getting another soon for the next child. ” 4 out of 5 Jenny Eaves , 26 Jul 2013 ... read more
“ The boot space is really deceiving - I get an electric wheelchair and portable ramps in the boot along with 2 or 3 bags of shopping. ” 5 out of 5 Nigel Hewson , 06 Apr 2013 ... read more
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