Kia RIO 2017 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia RIO) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Picanto) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 77 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Kia Picanto is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 7 HP less power than Kia Picanto, but torque is 118 NM more than Kia Picanto. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Kia Picanto 2017 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 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 47 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 16 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1010 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 70 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 12 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Kia Picanto has
| |