Kia RIO 2003 vs Skoda Fabia 2003

 
Kia RIO
2003 - 2005
Skoda Fabia
2003 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 82 HP65 HP
Torque: 116 NM112 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds16.3 seconds
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive.
Kia RIO engine produces 17 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.75.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km6.4 l/100km
The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway880 km on highway
610 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.22 m
Width: 1.68 m1.65 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 326 litres438 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data789 litres
Skoda Fabia has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 112 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4701`605
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
Skoda Fabia has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better
Average price (€): 12001400
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Skoda Fabia has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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