Skoda Scala 2019 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Scala engine produces 66 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 128 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Skoda Scala reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Scala consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Skoda Scala over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Scala consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Scala gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 engine 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: | 4.36 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Scala is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Scala is 77 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 20 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Scala is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage capacity. Skoda Scala has 212 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Scala is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Skoda Scala can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`718 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Scala scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Scala scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 13 600 | |
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