Kia Picanto 2011 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Kia Picanto engine produces 1 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Despite the higher power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto 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 | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia Picanto is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Picanto is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | 774 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 71 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Kia Picanto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Picanto scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Alto is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Picanto scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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