Škoda Yeti

Škoda Yeti
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The Škoda Yeti is a five-seat SUV powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with four cylinders producing 90 kW. It measures 4,357 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,434 kg, with a top speed of 179 km/h. Two recalls have been registered in the EU Safety Gate database for this model.

Technical data
ManufacturerŠkoda
Body typeSUV
Kerb weight1,270 kg
Displacement1,285 cc
Top speed179 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,220 mm
Width1,790 mm
Height1,689 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Škoda Yeti (from registration data). 5 variants.

Engine variants for Škoda Yeti
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.2 l · 4-cyl176 km/h
1.4 l · 4-cyl185 km/h
1.6 l · 4-cyl175 km/h
1.8 l · 4-cyl197 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl188 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Škoda models

Similar SUV models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 83% of Škoda Yetis pass their MOT test first time, based on 76,373 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Škoda Yeti. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)

    In the event that the side airbag is activated, the inflator casing of the airbag may be damaged. Small metal fragments may come away from the casing as a result and could injure the driver or passenger.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-29

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Czechia)

    Due to a faulty connection, parts of the front-seat belts tensioners could become detached on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior, putting the occupants at risk of injury.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-07-07

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Škoda recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Škoda Yeti?
The Škoda Yeti has a rated top speed of 179 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Škoda Yeti?
The Škoda Yeti is 4,220 mm long, 1,790 mm wide and 1,689 mm tall.
How much does the Škoda Yeti weigh?
The Škoda Yeti has a kerb weight of about 1,270 kg.
How many seats does the Škoda Yeti have?
The Škoda Yeti has 5 seats.