2026 Kia Picanto Base 1.2L vs 2021 Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI Active
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Picanto vs Skoda Fabia, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Picanto: AED 53,550Skoda Fabia: AED 55,590Kia Picanto is AED 2,040 cheaper (4%).
- PowerKia Picanto: 83 hpSkoda Fabia: 110 hpSkoda Fabia makes 27 hp more.
- TorqueKia Picanto: 122 NmSkoda Fabia: 200 NmSkoda Fabia makes 78 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Picanto: 16.4 km/LSkoda Fabia: 21.3 km/LSkoda Fabia goes 4.9 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Picanto: 3595 mmSkoda Fabia: 3992 mmSkoda Fabia is 397 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Picanto: 5 SeaterSkoda Fabia: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Picanto: 255 LSkoda Fabia: 330 LSkoda Fabia carries 75 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Picanto or Skoda Fabia?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Picanto is AED 2,040 cheaper (4%). Skoda Fabia makes 27 hp more. Skoda Fabia goes 4.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Picanto Base 1.2L
AED 53,550*
Skoda
Fabia 1.0 TSI Active
AED 55,590*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1200
83
122
Petrol
3
1000
110
200
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
3
Displacement (cc)
1200
1000
Power (hp)
83
110
Peak Torque (Nm)
122
200
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
4-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
4-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
35
16.4
45
21.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
35
45
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
16.4
21.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
13.7
161
9.4
195
0 to 100 (s)
13.7
9.4
Top Speed (km/h)
161
195
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
3595
1595
1495
2400
980
-
-
255
-
-
3992
1732
1467
2470
-
-
-
330
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
3595
3992
Width (mm)
1595
1732
Height (mm)
1495
1467
Wheelbase (mm)
2400
2470
Weight (kg)
980
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
255
330
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.