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Škoda Fabia

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2021
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VERDICT

The passenger compartment of the Fabia remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy numbers showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Škoda showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions.  Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the Fabia would be a moderately benign impact partner in a frontal collision. In the full-width rigid barrier test, good or adequate protection was provided to all critical body areas of the driver and rear passenger.  In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, protection of all critical body areas was good and the car scored maximum points in this part of the assessment. Limitation of occupant excursion - the extent to which the occupant is flung to the other side of the vehicle in a side impact - was rated as marginal. The Fabia is not equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.  The car is equipped with an advanced eCall system which automatically alerts the emergency services in the event of an accident.  A multi-collision braking system prevents secondary impacts after the car has been involved in a collision.

Tested modelŠkoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 'Ambition', LHD
Body typeHatchback
Kerb weight1199 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

85%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

81%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

70%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

71%

Safety equipment

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating validity

Additional information

Euro NCAP | Škoda Fabia