Kia RIO 2011 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 154 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 33 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 | 6.9 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine | |||
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, 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: | 1`560 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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