Skoda Felicia Hatchback 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for its class. There are cheaper cars these days, but I doubt they can compete on reliability and quality.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as economical as I expected, but still acceptable. (Around 35mpg urban, perhaps 40-45 mpg on motorways)

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Effortless - good all-round vision, good ergonomics.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not fantastic, ok-ish acceleration, fair cornering and braking. With four passengers and luggage it starts to struggle - but it gets there in the end.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fabulous. No problems at all. I left it on the driveway unused for 6 months over winter. Come spring, the engine started first time.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Who cares?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very good for short/ medium journeys (less than 100 Miles), but noisy at motorway speeds. Wouldn't want to do huge distances in it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    physically poor, but then who would steal a 1300cc Skoda ?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't know, never needed it ! Flew through its MOT at the local dealer (replaced one tyre and two windscreen blades after 12 months driving)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None whatsover

    Other

    Occasionaly requires petrol inserting.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes