2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2008 Kia Picanto and 2008 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Picanto | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Picanto | i20 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
