Kia Picanto 2011 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 81 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Kia Picanto engine produces 4 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Despite the higher power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.4 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 1.4 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 | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | 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. | |||
| Kia Picanto 2011 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 2011 1.2 engine | |||
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 | 873 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Spark (by 268 litres). | |||
| 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`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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