2005 Kia Picanto vs. 2002 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,084 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Arosa weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Picanto (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Arosa. 2005 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Picanto | 2002 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Picanto | Arosa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1084 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 34 L |