2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 452 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, 2011 Hyundai ix20 (260 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai ix20 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai ix20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Picanto | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Picanto | ix20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |