Kia Picanto 2011 vs Opel Adam 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Adam, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Adam. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 38 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Chevrolet Aveo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 10 cm shorter than the Opel Adam, 13 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | 663 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Picanto has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Adam. The Opel Adam 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 Opel Adam (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests, butKia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7800 | |
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