Kia Picanto 2017 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 11 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Despite less power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 115 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Picanto can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Picanto version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto is 25 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 14 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 947 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 10 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 200 | |
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