Kia Picanto 2017 vs Smart ForFour 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Smart ForFour is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 6 HP less power than Smart ForFour, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Smart ForFour. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForFour 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 Smart ForFour, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 28 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 430 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Picanto) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForFour) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.55 m | |
| Kia Picanto is 11 cm longer than the Smart ForFour, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 975 litres | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage capacity. Kia Picanto has 71 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForFour. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Kia Picanto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Smart ForFour scores higher in safety tests. The Smart ForFour scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Smart ForFour has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Smart ForFour, so Smart ForFour quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 6800 | |
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