Kia RIO 2000 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 21 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Fabia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 26 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1252 litres | 1015 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 145 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 237 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.5 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`467 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no 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 (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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