2009 Kia Picanto vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2010 Hyundai i20 (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Picanto. 2010 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Picanto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Picanto | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Picanto | i20 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
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 | 94 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |