Opel Adam 2013 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam engine produces 3 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Adam is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Opel Adam over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Adam gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Picanto can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Picanto version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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: | 3.70 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Adam is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Adam is 10 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 13 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | 1010 litres | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Adam has 85 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. This could mean that the Opel Adam uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 347 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Adam is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Opel Adam can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`465 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests, but Kia 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: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 12 000 | |
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