The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 22,300

€ 18,800

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Fabia RS is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
58.7
64.6
72.5
57.1
67.9
78.3
64.6 in
Width
67.9 in
72.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
96.6
158.6
101.6
160
158.6 in
Length
160 in
96.6 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3788 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
14.25 %

General
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
5J
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Fabia RS
178 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Fabia RS
184 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS
16.33 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
38 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
451 mi
Range
559 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
451 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
117.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Fabia RS
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft