Kia RIO 2011 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP less power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 300 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 76 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: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO scores higher in safety tests. The Kia RIO scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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