Smart ForFour 2014 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForFour engine produces 13 HP less power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Kia Picanto. Due to the lower power, Smart ForFour reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForFour is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Smart ForFour consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Smart ForFour over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForFour consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 28 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Picanto) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForFour) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 12 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero, Renault Twingo | 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. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.49 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.49 m | |
| Smart ForFour is 11 cm shorter than the Kia Picanto, 7 cm wider, while the height of Smart ForFour is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1010 litres | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage space. Smart ForFour has 71 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForFour is 0.7 metres less than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Smart ForFour can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Smart ForFour scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. The Smart ForFour scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Smart ForFour has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Smart ForFour, so Smart ForFour quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 12 000 | |
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