Kia Picanto 2007 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 13 HP less power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Hyundai i10. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 530 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 Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i10 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: | 3.54 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
| Kia Picanto is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Picanto is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 157 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 68 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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