Kia Picanto 2017 vs Fiat 500 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 21 HP less power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Fiat 500. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat 500 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 250'000 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: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used also on Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| 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 | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Picanto is 2 cm longer than the Fiat 500, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage capacity. Kia Picanto has 70 litres more trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Picanto scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 is better rated in child safety tests. The Fiat 500 scores 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 Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 800 | |
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