Skoda Fabia vRS (03-07) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 06 February 2009
Skoda has been doing pretty well under VW's wing, launching an increasingly impressive model line-up that now challenges its parent company in terms of performance and refinement. This is their first stab at a hot hatch - the diesel-powered Fabia vRS. Under the bonnet is a 1.9 TDI engine with a 130bhp. It's a different proposition to the traditional hot hatch and buyers looking for an instant buzz might be disappointed; the talents of the Fabia vRS are more subtle and take a little time to appreciate. But if that doesn't impress you, just remember you'll be getting double the fuel economy of a Focus RS.
4.5 out of 5

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Company Car Costs

P11D Value

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CO2 g/km

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BIK Band

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vRS

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

1.9 TDi PD vRS Special Edition 5d

£12,845

140

18%

£462

£924

£462

£924

1.9 TDI PD (130bhp) 5d

£12,230

140

18%

£440

£880

£440

£880