Kia Picanto 2017 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Kia Picanto engine produces 6 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 115 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Picanto can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Picanto version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 25 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 947 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 10 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`365 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 200 | |
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