Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Kia Picanto 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 29 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Picanto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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 Chevrolet Kalos 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: | 3.88 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is larger. Chevrolet Kalos is 38 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 882 litres | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Kalos has 45 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. This could mean that the Chevrolet Kalos uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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