Kia Picanto 2015 vs Smart ForFour 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 66 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 91 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 5 HP less power than Smart ForFour, but torque is 4 NM more than Smart ForFour. Despite less power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 28 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 470 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Picanto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Picanto) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForFour) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero, Renault Twingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto 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: | 3.60 m | 3.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
| Kia Picanto is 11 cm longer than the Smart ForFour, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
870 litres | 975 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 15 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForFour. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Smart ForFour (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.9 metres more than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Kia Picanto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Picanto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Smart ForFour, so Kia Picanto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8200 | |
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