Kia Picanto SA or Suzuki Alto VII (GF)?

2004–2011 vs 2009–2015 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Picanto SA 3,535 mm, Alto VII (GF) 3,500 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Picanto SA 157 l, Alto VII (GF) 129 l.
Lowest consumption: Picanto SA 4.4 l/100 km, Alto VII (GF) 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Picanto SA 45–55 kW, Alto VII (GF) 50 kW.
Standard equipment: Picanto SA 18 items (LX), Alto VII (GF) 16 items (GA).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Picanto SA2004–2011 · 4 engines · LX, EX, Classic, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Suzuki Alto VII (GF)2009–2015 · 2 engines · GA, GL, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Picanto SA2004–2011no listings	Suzuki Alto VII (GF)2009–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,495 mm–3,535 mm	Length3,500 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm	Width1,600 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm	Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,370 mm	Wheelbase2,360 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume157 l	Trunk volume129 l
Curb weight	Curb weight880 kg–1,015 kg	Curb weight855 kg–875 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines2
Power	Power45–55 kW (61–75 hp)	Power50 kW (68 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.1	Displacement (l)1.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.1 CRDi	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.0
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed155 km/h
Trim levelsLX · GA
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · LX	Items in the base trim16 · GA
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · EX	Items in the top trim29 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety4 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Picanto SA or Suzuki Alto VII (GF)?

Length: Kia Picanto SA 3,535 mm, Suzuki Alto VII (GF) 3,500 mm (a 35 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,370 vs 2,360 mm. Boot: 157 vs 129 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Picanto SA or Suzuki Alto VII (GF)?

The most frugal Kia Picanto SA uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi); the most frugal Suzuki Alto VII (GF) 4.4 l/100 km (1.0).

Which is more powerful — Kia Picanto SA or Suzuki Alto VII (GF)?

The strongest Kia Picanto SA makes 55 kW (75 hp) (1.1 CRDi); the strongest Suzuki Alto VII (GF) 50 kW (68 hp) (1.0).

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