Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Kia Picanto 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 29 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Kia Picanto. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | 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. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.54 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.48 m | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ is 4 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 882 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 2 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 368 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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