Kia Picanto 2004 vs Suzuki Ignis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 44 HP less power than Suzuki Ignis, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Suzuki Ignis. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 12 cm shorter than the Suzuki Ignis, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
882 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Ignis has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 60 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1.4 metres less than that of the Suzuki Ignis, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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