Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Kia Picanto 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 106 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 41 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 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 Toyota Yaris consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 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 | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 28 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is larger. Toyota Yaris is 14 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 882 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.4 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Toyota Yaris can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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