The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Picanto 1.0 (11 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Spark 1.2 (10 - 12)
€ 9,600
€ 12,500
€ 9,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Picanto 1.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Chevrolet Spark 1.2.
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
58.3
62.8
74
61.1
62.9
67.9
62.8 in
Width
62.9 in
74 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
67.9 in
58.3 in
Height
61.1 in
93.9
141.5
93.5
143.3
141.5 in
Length
143.3 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
93.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
2028 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
2954 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2998 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
2.03 %
General
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
TA
Generation
KL1M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
68 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.0
68 hp
81 hp
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
82 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
KIA Picanto 1.0
70 lb‑ft
82 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
Performance
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
95 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Picanto 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
KIA Picanto 1.0
29.82 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Picanto 1.0
56 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
518 mi
Range
426 mi
KIA Picanto 1.0
518 mi
426 mi
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
Environmental Impact
79.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
KIA Picanto 1.0
79.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Picanto 1.0
Chevrolet Spark 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
24.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.1 cu ft
