Kia Picanto 2017 vs Volkswagen Up! 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Up! is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Up!, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Volkswagen Up!. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Up! is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 15 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 Volkswagen Up!. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia Picanto 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto and Volkswagen Up! are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1010 litres | 959 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Up!, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`400 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 939 kg | 1`002 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 461 kg | 358 kg | |
| Kia Picanto load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Volkswagen Up!. Therefore, Kia Picanto is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Up! scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Up! scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Up! has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7800 | |
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