Chevrolet Matiz / Spark (2005 – 2009) vs Kia Picanto (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Kia Picanto is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 64 hp. The Chevrolet Matiz / Spark is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.1 s against 15.1 s. The Kia Picanto has the higher top speed: 162 km/h against 156 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 4.8 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Matiz / Spark is the lighter car, from 775 kg against 829 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Matiz / Spark
2005 – 2009
|
Kia
Picanto
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 52 – 67 hp | 61 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 72 – 91 Nm | 86 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.1 – 18.2 s | 15.1 – 16.4 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 156 km/h | 150 – 162 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 5.6 L/100 km | 4.4 – 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,495 mm | 3,500 mm |
| Width | 1,496 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,344 mm | 2,370 mm |
| Curb weight | 775 – 795 kg | 829 – 945 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.