Kia Picanto 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Picanto) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 100 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 258 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 0.8 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 | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 810 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but higher. Kia Picanto is 67 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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`850 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 18 200 | |
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