Kia Picanto (2007 – 2011) vs Daihatsu Cuore (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Kia Picanto is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 69 hp. The Daihatsu Cuore is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 15.1 s. The Kia Picanto has the higher top speed: 163 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. The Daihatsu Cuore is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 852 kg. At 3,536 mm, the Kia Picanto is 66 mm longer than the Daihatsu Cuore.
| Specification |
Kia
Picanto
2007 – 2011
|
Daihatsu
Cuore
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 75 hp | 69 hp |
| Torque | 87 – 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.1 – 15.8 s | 11.1 – 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 163 km/h | 150 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 5.0 L/100 km | 4.4 – 5.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,536 mm | 3,470 mm |
| Width | 1,595 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm | 2,489 mm |
| Curb weight | 852 – 984 kg | 740 – 750 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.