Kia Picanto 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 26 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Picanto consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto is 37 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 56 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 6800 | |
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