Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Kia Picanto 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 51 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 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 Swift consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger. Suzuki Swift is 30 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 10 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
512 litres | 605 litres | |
| Suzuki Swift has 11 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Suzuki Swift can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`330 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Picanto scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Picanto scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 4800 | |
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