Skoda Felicia: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Skoda Felicia choice comes down to three naturally aspirated engines and two body styles in the supplied catalogue: the first-generation Pickup single-cab, produced from October 1994 to August 2000, and the restyled first-generation Estate 5-door, produced from January 1998 to June 2001. Both are front-wheel-drive models with a 5-speed Manual gearbox.
The Skoda Felicia choice comes down to three naturally aspirated engines and two body styles in the supplied catalogue: the first-generation Pickup single-cab, produced from October 1994 to August 2000, and the restyled first-generation Estate 5-door, produced from January 1998 to June 2001. Both are front-wheel-drive models with a 5-speed Manual gearbox. The 1.3 MT offers 54, 58, or 68 hp; the 1.6 MT produces 75 hp; and the 1.9 MT Diesel produces 64 hp. For the strongest performance, choose the 75 hp 1.6 MT. For the lowest measured combined consumption, choose the 64 hp 1.9 MT Pickup at 6.4 l/100 km. For the lightest kerb weight, the early 54 hp 1.3 MT Pickup is the best documented option at 920 kg. Buyers who need an Estate 5-door should focus on the restyled range, while those specifically searching for a Skoda Felicia pickup or truck should compare the first-generation Pickup single-cab versions.
Skoda Felicia generations and body choices
The first-generation Pickup single-cab ran from October 1994 to August 2000 and contains 14 catalogue modifications, of which 12 are shown in the supplied data. Earlier versions cover October 1994 through December 1997, while later versions cover June 1997 through August 2000. This generation offers 1.3 MT Gasoline, 1.6 MT Gasoline, and 1.9 MT Diesel choices. The later Pickup specifications list 150 mm of ground clearance for the 68 hp 1.3 MT, 75 hp 1.6 MT, and 64 hp 1.9 MT, compared with 110 mm on most documented earlier versions. One later 54 hp 1.3 MT has ground clearance not measured.
The restyled first-generation Estate 5-door ran from January 1998 to June 2001 and contains 10 modifications. It uses the same basic engine-size choices—1.3 MT, 1.6 MT, and 1.9 MT—but every listed Estate has 110 mm of ground clearance. Its documented fuel tank is either 42 or 47 litres, depending on the entry, whereas every listed Pickup has a 42-litre tank.
Skoda Felicia engine specs
All supplied engines are front-mounted transversely, naturally aspirated, inline 4-cylinder units with 2 valves per cylinder. Every version has a 5-speed Manual gearbox and FWD.
| Version and identifying output | Body and period | Engine | Output | Torque | Fuel and induction | Gearbox / drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT — 54 hp at 4,500 rpm | Estate, 1998–2001 | 1,289 cc | 54 hp / 40 kW | 99 Nm at 3,000 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 58 hp at 5,000 rpm | Estate, 1998–2001 | 1,289 cc | 58 hp / 42 kW | 106 Nm at 2,600 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 68 hp at 5,000 rpm | Estate, 1998–2001 | 1,289 cc | 68 hp / 50 kW | 106 Nm at 2,600 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.6 MT — 75 hp at 4,500 rpm | Estate, 1998–2001 | 1,598 cc | 75 hp / 55 kW | 135 Nm at 3,500 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.9 MT — 64 hp at 4,300 rpm | Estate, 1998–2001 | 1,896 cc | 64 hp / 47 kW | 124 Nm at 2,500 rpm | Diesel | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 54 hp at 4,500 rpm | Pickup, 1997–2000 | 1,289 cc | 54 hp / 40 kW | 99 Nm at 3,000 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.6 MT — 75 hp at 4,500 rpm | Pickup, 1997–2000 | 1,598 cc | 75 hp / 55 kW | 135 Nm at 3,500 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 68 hp at 5,000 rpm | Pickup, 1997–2000 | 1,289 cc | 68 hp / 50 kW | 106 Nm at 2,600 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.9 MT — 64 hp at 4,300 rpm | Pickup, 1997–2000 | 1,896 cc | 64 hp / 47 kW | 124 Nm at 2,500 rpm | Diesel | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 54 hp at 5,000 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,289 cc | 54 hp / 40 kW | 94 Nm at 3,250 rpm | Gasoline, single-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 58 hp at 5,000 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,289 cc | 58 hp / 43 kW | 94 Nm at 3,000 rpm | Gasoline, Carburetor | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 68 hp at 5,500 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,289 cc | 68 hp / 50 kW | 100 Nm at 3,750 rpm | Gasoline, single-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.6 MT — 75 hp at 4,500 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,598 cc | 75 hp / 55 kW | 135 Nm at 3,500 rpm | Gasoline, multi-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.9 MT — 64 hp at 4,300 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,896 cc | 64 hp / 47 kW | 124 Nm at 2,500 rpm | Diesel | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 54 hp at 5,000 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,289 cc | 54 hp / 40 kW | 94 Nm at 3,250 rpm | Gasoline, single-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 58 hp at 5,000 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,289 cc | 58 hp / 43 kW | 94 Nm at 3,000 rpm | Gasoline, Carburetor | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
| 1.3 MT — 68 hp at 5,500 rpm | Pickup, 1994–1997 | 1,289 cc | 68 hp / 50 kW | 100 Nm at 3,750 rpm | Gasoline, single-point injection | 5-speed Manual / FWD |
The 68 hp 1.3 MT produces approximately 52.8 hp per litre, compared with approximately 47.0 hp per litre for the 75 hp 1.6 MT and 33.8 hp per litre for the 64 hp 1.9 MT. That makes the 68 hp 1.3 MT the strongest engine relative to displacement, but the 1.6 MT still provides 7 hp more and up to 35 Nm more torque than an early 68 hp 1.3 MT.
Performance and mpg comparison
The quickest supplied Skoda Felicia is the later Pickup 1.6 MT, which reaches 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds and has a 163 km/h top speed. The quickest Estate entry is also a 1.6 MT: one version reaches 100 km/h in 12 seconds and 170 km/h, while another takes 13 seconds and reaches the same 170 km/h. The early Pickup 1.6 MT records 13 seconds and 170 km/h.
Among the 1.3 MT versions, the quickest recorded time is 13.5 seconds. That result appears for the 58 hp Estate with a 162 km/h top speed, the 68 hp Estate with a 162 km/h top speed, and one early 68 hp Pickup with a 162 km/h top speed. Other 1.3 MT results range from 14 to 19 seconds, with top speeds from 140 to 162 km/h. Performance for one early 58 hp 1.3 MT Pickup is not measured: both its 0–100 km/h time and top speed are not measured.
The 1.9 MT Diesel is slower but has the best measured combined consumption. The early Pickup records 7.7 l/100 km in the city, 4.8 l/100 km on the highway, and 6.4 l/100 km combined, together with 16 seconds to 100 km/h and a 150 km/h top speed. The later Pickup takes 16.5 seconds and reaches 151 km/h, but its fuel consumption is not measured. Estate 1.9 MT entries take 16.5 or 17.5 seconds and reach 156 km/h; their consumption is not measured.
Measured Gasoline economy is available for only selected versions. The 58 hp Estate records 9.3 l/100 km city, 5.1 l/100 km highway, and 6.9 l/100 km combined. Early 54 hp Pickup entries record 8.8, 5.0, and 7.4 l/100 km respectively. Early 68 hp Pickup entries record 9.3, 5.1, and 7.6 l/100 km, while the early 1.6 MT records 9.5, 5.8, and 7.6 l/100 km. For every other version, city, highway, and combined consumption are not measured.
Skoda Felicia dimensions and weight
The lightest documented car is an early 54 hp 1.3 MT Pickup at 920 kg kerb and 1,370 kg gross. Other early 1.3 MT Pickups range from 930 to 970 kg kerb where measured. One early 58 hp 1.3 MT has kerb weight and gross weight not measured. Later Pickups weigh 1,005 kg for the 68 hp 1.3 MT, 1,035 kg for the 75 hp 1.6 MT, and 1,080 kg for the 64 hp 1.9 MT. One later 54 hp Pickup entry lists 1,460 kg as kerb weight and 975 kg as gross weight; these are reproduced exactly as supplied, although the gross figure is lower than the kerb figure.
The Estate entries range from 935 to 1,060 kg kerb. At comparable 47-litre specifications, the 68 hp 1.3 MT weighs 935 kg, the 75 hp 1.6 MT weighs 965 kg, and the 64 hp 1.9 MT weighs 1,020 kg. Their weight-per-horsepower figures are approximately 13.8, 12.9, and 15.9 kg/hp respectively, giving the 1.6 MT the best ratio of those three. Estate gross weights range from 1,420 to 1,520 kg.
Ground clearance is 110 mm for every Estate. Most early Pickups also list 110 mm, while the documented later 68 hp 1.3 MT, 75 hp 1.6 MT, and 64 hp 1.9 MT list 150 mm. Fuel capacity is 42 litres for every Pickup and either 42 or 47 litres for the Estate. Wheel sizes are not measured for every version.
Which Skoda Felicia version should you buy?
Choose the 1.6 MT when acceleration and load-related performance matter most. Its 75 hp and 135 Nm exceed the 68 hp 1.3 MT by 7 hp and between 29 and 35 Nm, depending on which 1.3 entry is compared. In the Estate, the strongest recorded 1.6 MT reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds sooner than the 13.5-second 68 hp alternative, while both can reach 170 and 162 km/h respectively.
Choose the 68 hp 1.3 MT when you want a lighter Gasoline option with strong output for its size. The 47-litre Estate version weighs 935 kg, which is 30 kg less than the corresponding 1.6 MT and 85 kg less than the 1.9 MT Diesel. Its approximately 52.8 hp per litre is also the highest calculated specific output in the supplied range.
Choose the 1.9 MT if the measured economy result matters more than acceleration. Its 6.4 l/100 km combined Pickup figure is 1.0 l/100 km below the measured 54 hp Pickup and 1.2 l/100 km below the measured 68 hp and 1.6 MT Pickups. The trade-off is 16 seconds to 100 km/h in that measured early version, compared with 13 seconds for the early 1.6 MT.
Choose the 54 hp or 58 hp 1.3 MT primarily for lower documented weight or the specific fuel system you prefer. The catalogue includes Carburetor, single-point injection, and multi-point injection versions under the same 1.3 MT name, so horsepower, torque, period, and body style must be checked alongside the badge. Reliability, common problems, engine oil type, engine code, engine mounts, service-manual requirements, prices, availability, and engine-swap compatibility are not measured in the supplied data and therefore cannot be used to rank these versions.