Kia Picanto 2010 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 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: | 65 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 3 HP less power than Chevrolet Spark, but torque is 4 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Picanto consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Spark gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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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