Kia Picanto 2010 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 62 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 6 HP less power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Chevrolet Spark. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 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 Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Spark might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.55 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 9 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 157 litres | 170 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 13 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Chevrolet Spark has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Chevrolet Spark quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3200 | |
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