Kia RIO 2003 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 29 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 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 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. 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 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`500 | 1`550 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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