The Skoda Yeti I is a crossover SUV produced from 2009 to 2017.
Engines: 1.8 TSI (CDAB), 152 hp. Transmission: dual-clutch (DCT); all-wheel drive. Length 4,222 mm, wheelbase 2,578 mm, fuel tank 60 L.
Facelift: 2013. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia.
Skoda Yeti I (2009–2017): specs
Specifications
| Production years | 2009–2017 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 1.8 TSI |
| Engine code | CDAB |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 152 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | dual-clutch (DCT), 6-speed |
| Gearbox model | 6DSG DQ250 |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,222 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Fuel tank | 60 L |
Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 TSI | ≈ 15,075 ₸ | ≈ 10,552 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Also 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI
Pros and cons
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
Cons
- Engine VW/Audi EA888 (1.8–2.0 TSI/TFSI): oil consumption (piston rings) on second-generation engines
- Gearbox DSG/S tronic with wet clutch: clutch and mechatronics wear at high mileage
Common problems and what to check
Engine: VW/Audi EA888 (1.8–2.0 TSI/TFSI)
- oil consumption (piston rings) on second-generation engines
- timing chain stretch and tensioner on early engines
- plastic water pump and thermostat housing leaks
What to check when buying: oil consumption; chain noise on cold start; coolant traces near the water pump.
Tip: Check the chain and tensioner after 100k km; oil to VW 502/504 spec.
Gearbox: DSG/S tronic with wet clutch
- clutch and mechatronic wear at high mileage
- wears quickly without oil changes
What to check when buying: jerks and kicks; whether the oil was changed every 60k km.
Tip: Change the oil strictly every 60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre and wheel sizes
Factory sizes: tyres 215/60R16, 225/50R17, 225/45R18; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
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FAQ
What engine does the Skoda Yeti I have?
1.8 TSI, code CDAB, 152 hp, 250 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
dual-clutch (DCT) (6DSG DQ250).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Fuel tank 60 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Skoda Yeti I in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 15,075 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.