Kia Picanto 2011 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 94 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Kia Picanto engine produces 14 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 4 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): | 5.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Picanto consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Alto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`340 | 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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