Suzuki Alto 2002 vs Kia Picanto 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki Alto engine produces 2 HP less power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Kia Picanto. Despite less power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Alto could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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. | |||
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`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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