Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Kia RIO 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Fabia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia RIO) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 44 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.3 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Fabia consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 730 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Fabia and Kia RIO are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 261 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Fabia has 177 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below 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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