Kia Picanto 2004 vs Suzuki Alto 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 62 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 1 HP less power than Suzuki Alto, but torque is 1 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Picanto and Suzuki Alto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
882 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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