Kia Picanto 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 46 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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 | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 350'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but higher. Kia Picanto is 46 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 10 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 96 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`630 | |
| 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 | 16 600 | |
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