Kia Picanto 2011 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 17 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | no data | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Picanto has 30 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The Chevrolet Spark may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`370 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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