2008 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 2 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Fit | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |