Kia RIO 2000 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
| Kia RIO and Skoda Fabia have the same engine power, but Kia RIO torque is 11 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO and Skoda Fabia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 261 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 789 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 177 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| 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`409 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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