Kia Picanto 2011 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 17 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
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 Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| 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 | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia Picanto is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Picanto is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | 774 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 71 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Kia Picanto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`370 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Picanto scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Alto is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Picanto scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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