2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 460 kg more than 2010 Ford Kuga.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Picanto | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Picanto | Kuga |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |