Kia Picanto 2011 vs Kia Picanto 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 62 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto 2011 engine produces 7 HP more power than Kia Picanto 2010, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Kia Picanto 2010. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto 2011 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto 2010, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto 2011 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Picanto 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2011 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto 2011 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 | 3.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Picanto 2011 is 5 cm longer than the Kia Picanto 2010, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 157 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Picanto 2011 has more luggage capacity. Kia Picanto 2011 has 43 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto 2010. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto 2011 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto 2010, which means Kia Picanto 2011 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | no data | |
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