The third generation of the Skoda Fabia, in the NJ body style, was manufactured in Czech Republic and China between 2014 and 2021, and was prominently available across numerous markets. It shares its foundation with the PQ25 platform, which is also utilized by the Audi A1 8X, Seat Ibiza 4, and Volkswagen Polo 5. Within the Fabia lineup, there are also the 6Y (1999 - 2008), 5J (2007 - 2015), and PJ (2021 - present) generations.
The car was equipped with engines:
| Engine Power | 90 HP |
| Torque | 160 NM |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 10.9 seconds |
| Max speed | 182 km/h |
| Combustion in the city | 6.0 liters |
| On-road fuel consumption | 4.0 liters |
| Mixed expenditure | 4.7 liters |
| Fuel tank capacity | 45 liters |
| Equipment weight | 1110 kg |
| Full weight | 1565 kg |
| Load | 455 kg |
| Trunk volume | 330 (1150) liters |
| Outer length | 3992 mm |
| Width | 1732 (1958) mm |
| Height | 1467 mm |
| Vehicle Axle | 2470 mm |
| Front axle offset | 847 mm |
| Rear overhang | 676 mm |
| Angle of entry | 14.6° |
| Descent | 17.6° |
| Front wheel tracks | 1463 mm |
| Rear wheel track | 1457 mm |
| Height | 133 mm |
| Min. turning radius | 5.2 m |
| Number of doors | seats | 5 | 5 |
| Tire size | 175/70 R14 |
From 2014 to 2018, the pre-facelift version of the hatchback and estate car was available with various petrol and diesel engines, as well as manual or robotic transmissions. Front-wheel-drive models were offered, including the following configurations:
Petrol variants:
Diesel variants:
With the facelift, from 2018 to 2021, a new version of the same body types was introduced, available on major markets. With the update, the decision was made to discontinue diesel engines. The 1.2 TSI turbocharged engines were replaced with 1.0 TSI units. This version also offered various petrol engines with front-wheel drive and different specifications:
Petrol variants:
In 2018, 600 special Edition R5 hatchbacks were also released with the 1.4 TSI CZCA turbo engine and 7-speed robotic transmission DQ200.
The Skoda Fabia is a reliable and economical car for everyday trips. However, some isolated issues have been identified, such as premature wear of the standard bearing supports, fogging of headlights after washing, and occasional trunk lock failures. Despite this, the engine is reliable, fuel consumption is economical, and the interior is spacious and comfortable. Some electrical problems and tire sensor issues may occur, but overall, the car is worth considering when making a choice.