Kia RIO 1999 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 33 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.8 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 9.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.1 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): | no data | 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 | 1200 | |
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