Kia RIO 2009 vs Skoda Fabia 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Fabia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 28 HP more power than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Kia RIO and Skoda Fabia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1163 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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