2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, both 2007 Kia Picanto and 2007 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 1244 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 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, 2007 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto. 2007 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Picanto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Kia Picanto | 2007 BMW X5 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Picanto | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 2172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |