2008 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 166 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Kia | Skoda |
Model | Rio | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 19 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |