Suzuki Ignis 2016 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 91 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 7 HP more power than Kia Picanto, but torque is 2 NM less than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Ignis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Swift | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is larger. Suzuki Ignis is 11 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 7 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1097 litres | 1010 litres | |
| Suzuki Ignis has 12 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Ignis (by 87 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Ignis scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 000 | |
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