Suzuki Alto 2002 vs Kia Picanto 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 62 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 1 HP more power than Kia Picanto, but torque is 1 NM less than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 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 Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Suzuki Alto and Kia Picanto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 882 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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