Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Kia Picanto 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Suzuki Alto engine produces 1 HP less power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Kia Picanto. Despite less power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Alto could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.50 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Suzuki Alto is 10 cm shorter than the Kia Picanto, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Alto is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 605 litres | |
| Suzuki Alto has 71 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.8 metres less than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`250 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Picanto scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Picanto scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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