Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Kia Picanto 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 6 HP more power than Kia Picanto, but torque is 2 NM less than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift 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 | |||
| 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | 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: | 3.84 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`365 | 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 (€): | 11 200 | 10 800 | |
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