Kia Picanto 2017 vs Opel Adam 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Adam, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Opel Adam. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Adam is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 38 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Adam gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto is 10 cm shorter than the Opel Adam, 13 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 663 litres | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Picanto has 85 litres more trunk space than the Opel Adam. The Opel Adam may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 347 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 Opel Adam, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`465 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 6200 | |
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