Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 67 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 35 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.2 | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Swift consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Kia Picanto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 115 mm (4.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Picanto can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Picanto version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki SX4 | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 3.84 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger. Suzuki Swift is 25 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 14 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1010 litres | |
| Suzuki Swift has 10 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`380 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 12 000 | |
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