Daihatsu Copen (2004 – 2012) vs Kia Picanto (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Daihatsu Copen is the more powerful of the two, with up to 87 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 15.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 172 km/h against 162 km/h. The Kia Picanto uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. At 3,500 mm, the Kia Picanto is 104 mm longer than the Daihatsu Copen.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Copen
2004 – 2012
|
Kia
Picanto
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2012 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 87 hp | 61 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 121 Nm | 86 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 11.7 s | 15.1 – 16.4 s |
| Top speed | 113 – 172 km/h | 150 – 162 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 6.4 L/100 km | 4.4 – 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,396 mm | 3,500 mm |
| Width | 1,476 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,225 mm | 2,370 mm |
| Curb weight | 830 – 850 kg | 829 – 945 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.