Kia Rio YB or Škoda Fabia IV (PJ)?

2017–2023 vs 2021–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Rio YB 4,400 mm, Fabia IV (PJ) 4,108 mm — a 29 cm difference.
Boot: Rio YB 480 l, Fabia IV (PJ) 380 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio YB 3.8 l/100 km, Fabia IV (PJ) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Rio YB 57–90 kW, Fabia IV (PJ) 48–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio YB 27 items (LX), Fabia IV (PJ) 28 items (Active).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Rio YB2017–2023 · 13 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Škoda Fabia IV (PJ)2021–present · 7 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, Monte CarloSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio YB2017–2023no listings	Škoda Fabia IV (PJ)2021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,065 mm–4,400 mm	Length4,108 mm
Width	Width1,725 mm–1,740 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,450 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,552 mm–2,564 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance138 mm–142 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume325 l–480 l	Trunk volume380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,085 kg–1,198 kg	Curb weight1,107 kg–1,245 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–2023	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines7
Power	Power57–90 kW (77–122 hp)	Power48–110 kW (65–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi 77	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.0 TSI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.0 T-GDI 120	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.5 TSI 150 DSG
Top speed	Top speed192 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · LX	Items in the base trim28 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim43 · Style
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Rio YB or Škoda Fabia IV (PJ)?

Length: Kia Rio YB 4,400 mm, Škoda Fabia IV (PJ) 4,108 mm (a 292 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,564 mm. Boot: 480 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio YB or Škoda Fabia IV (PJ)?

The most frugal Kia Rio YB uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi 77); the most frugal Škoda Fabia IV (PJ) 4.9 l/100 km (1.0 TSI 95).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio YB or Škoda Fabia IV (PJ)?

The strongest Kia Rio YB makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.6); the strongest Škoda Fabia IV (PJ) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 TSI 150 DSG).

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