2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 1 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 443 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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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2009 Hyundai i30 | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | i30 | Picanto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1371 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |