Skoda Fabia vRS (10 on) - Review Review by Simon McBride on 14 July 2010 Last Updated: 19 August 2010 Skoda’s latest incarnation of its rapid Fabia vRS packs many changes. Gone is the powerful 1.9-litre diesel engine in favour of a turbocharged and supercharged 1.4-litre petrol. Previously, the vRS only came with a six-speed manual gear change, now it’s only a seven-speed DSG gearbox – an automatic with race-inspired paddle shift gear changers behind the steering wheel – on offer. It’s sensible too. Yes it’s quick but the running costs are low enough to make it a serious ‘daily driver’. It has the lowest emissions in class, it’s the most frugal and it has more pulling power when comparing to a list of rivals that include the Citroen DS3 DSport, Ford Fiesta S1600, Renault Clio Sport 200, and the Vauxhall Corsa VXR. It’s a great all-rounder. It does the simple things with ease and when you want a few tricks it can do them too. The Fabia vRS is quick, powerful, feisty when pushed yet frugal and a low CO2 emitter when driven sensibly. All-in-all, the new vRS is a great package and is more sophisticated than its rivals as it offers so much more than just all-out fun. It's also available in both hatchback and estate versions. Read more to find out why we rate this car so highly. 4.5 out of 5 Other Skoda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Comfort It's very grown-up for a hot supermini. The Fabia vRS rides well as it sits on 17-inch wheels and the suspension is not rock-hard like RenaultSport hot hatches. Living with this car would not be a chore as it soaks up bumps quite well. The sports seats specifically for the vRS are very comfortable and have raised sides to hold you in place when driving enthusiastically. The steering wheel has both rake and reach and this allows you to get the perfect driving position. View full gallery 4.5 out of 5 Practicality You can get five adults in the rear but make the journeys short for the person in the middle as this seat is quite cramped. There is 300 litres of space in the boot of the Fabia with the seats upright and when folded this expands to 1,163 - giving the model more luggage room than the vast majority of its rivals. Obviously, the estate version offers even more practicality with a boot space of 480 litres growing to 1,460 with the seats down. Get a Skoda Fabia vRS valuation View full gallery How does the boot space compare? Skoda Fabia vRS (10 on) 300 litres Abarth Punto Evo Hatchback (10 on) 275 litres SEAT Ibiza FR (09 on) 236 litres MINI Cooper S (06 on) 160 litres 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel The driving position is very good as you can get the get the seat really low to enhance the sporty driving experience. The interior is similar to the standard Fabia as the switchgear and dials are the same. However, the vRS has its own special seats and steering wheel, plus branded kickplates on the door sills plus badging on the bottom of the steering wheel in case you forget you are driving the performance Fabia. View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Skoda Fabia cars for sale We have 28 models like this for sale. Find Skoda Fabia cars for sale Previous: Driving & Performance Next: Costs