2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 372 kg more 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, 2005 Toyota Prius (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Picanto | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |