Kia Picanto 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto is 66 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 18 000 | |
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