Kia Picanto 2023 vs Skoda Fabia 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Kia Picanto engine produces 93 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Skoda Fabia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.6 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Picanto consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Picanto can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Picanto version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto is 54 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1010 litres | 1190 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 125 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 17 600 | |
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