Skoda Forman: Overview
The Skoda Forman is a five-door estate produced from March 1990 to February 1995. The catalogue records one generation and two versions, both named 1.3 MT. Each has a 1,289 cc Gasoline engine, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. The versions are distinguished by output: 1.3 MT (54 hp) and 1.3 MT (68 hp).
The Skoda Forman is a five-door estate produced from March 1990 to February 1995. The catalogue records one generation and two versions, both named 1.3 MT. Each has a 1,289 cc Gasoline engine, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. The versions are distinguished by output: 1.3 MT (54 hp) and 1.3 MT (68 hp).
Skoda Forman Generations
The 1 generation ran from March 1990 to February 1995. It was offered as an Estate 5-door, and the catalogue lists two versions. Both versions were available throughout the recorded production period and share the same 1.3 MT name, so their power outputs must be used to tell them apart.
Skoda Forman Specs and Engine
Both Skoda Forman versions use a front, transverse Gasoline engine with 1,289 cc displacement. The engine has 4 cylinders in an Inline layout, 2 valves per cylinder, no boost, and a Carburetor fuel system. Bore and stroke are 75.5 × 72. Both versions combine the engine with a 5-speed Manual gearbox and FWD.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT (54 hp) | 54 hp (40 kW) at 5000 rpm | 90 Nm at 3000 rpm | 1,289 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1.3 MT (68 hp) | 68 hp (50 kW) at 5000 rpm | 103 Nm at 3750 rpm | 1,289 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The front suspension is Independent, spring on both versions, while the rear suspension specification is not measured. Both have Disc front brakes. Rear brake type is not measured for the 1.3 MT (54 hp) and Drum for the 1.3 MT (68 hp).
Skoda Forman Performance, MPG, and Economy
Performance measurements are available only for the more powerful version. The 1.3 MT (68 hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 15 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km/h. For the 1.3 MT (54 hp), both 0–100 km/h acceleration and top speed are not measured.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City fuel consumption | Highway fuel consumption | Combined fuel consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT (54 hp) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.3 MT (68 hp) | 15 seconds | 150 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 160 |
City, highway, and combined fuel-consumption figures are not measured for either version, so no catalogue-based mpg comparison can be made. The specified fuel grade and environmental class are also not measured for both versions.
Skoda Forman Dimensions and Weight
Exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied catalogue data for either Skoda Forman version. Ground clearance and wheel sizes are likewise not measured. Both versions have a 47-litre fuel tank.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT (54 hp) | not measured | not measured | not measured | 47 litres | not measured |
| 1.3 MT (68 hp) | 940 kg | not measured | not measured | 47 litres | not measured |
The 1.3 MT (68 hp) has a recorded kerb weight of 940 kg. Kerb weight for the 1.3 MT (54 hp) is not measured, and gross weight is not measured for either version.
Skoda Forman Interior, Pickup, MTX, Problems, and Reliability
The catalogue identifies the Skoda Forman as an Estate 5-door, but it provides no interior specifications. Interior equipment and measurements are therefore not measured. It also contains no Skoda Forman pickup or MTX version, so those variants cannot be described from this data.
Problems, reliability, spare parts, engine-block details, and engine-mount information are not included in the catalogue data. No evidence-based claims about those subjects can therefore be made here.
Which Skoda Forman Version to Choose?
Choose between the two identically named versions by checking the power output. The 1.3 MT (68 hp) produces 14 hp and 10 kW more than the 1.3 MT (54 hp). It also develops 13 Nm more torque, with 103 Nm at 3750 rpm rather than 90 Nm at 3000 rpm.
The 1.3 MT (68 hp) is the clearer choice when documented performance matters because it has measured figures of 15 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a 150 km/h top speed. It also has a recorded 940 kg kerb weight and Drum rear brakes. Equivalent performance and kerb-weight measurements are unavailable for the 1.3 MT (54 hp).
Both versions otherwise share the principal recorded specification: a 1,289 cc Gasoline engine, 4 Inline cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, no boost, a Carburetor, front transverse engine placement, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, FWD, and a 47-litre fuel tank. Fuel consumption is not measured for either version, so economy cannot be used to choose between them.