Affordable hatchbacks: Kia Picanto vs. Suzuki Celerio
As affordable hatchbacks go, the Kia Picanto or Suzuki Celerio are definitely two of the quality options one can go for — especially for car browsers looking for their first ride.
The Kia Picanto might seem small but it boasts ample space to go with modern design. Forty-four percent of its body uses Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS), entailing hot-stamping of parts and resulting in rigidity in key stress areas. It also positively impacts dynamic performance, cabin protection, and average body tensile strength.
Meanwhile, the Suzuki Celerio is positioned as a practical city vehicle that boasts interior comfort and ample luggage and cabin space. It also has a low-to-ground tailgate that provides convenient unloading and loading of cargo.
The vehicle also gives increased visibility, a high seating position, a fuel-efficient engine, as well as active and passive safety features to promote a hassle-free driving experience around town.
We choose two variants of the models to compare below: the Kia Picanto 1.2 EX AT and Suzuki Celerio 1.0L CVT.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX AT |
Suzuki Celerio 1.0L CVT |
Vehicle type |
Hatchback |
Hatchback |
Overall length (mm) |
3,595 |
3,600 |
Overall width (mm) |
1,595 |
1,600 |
Overall height (mm) |
1,495 |
1,540 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,400 |
2,425 |
Minimum ground clearance (mm) |
151 |
145 |
Displacement (cc) |
998 |
998 |
Minimum turning radius (m) |
4.7 |
4.7 |
Engine type |
1.2L Inline-4 Cylinder Petrol, Multi Point Injection |
K10B |
Transmission type |
Four-speed automatic transmission |
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
Maximum output (hp) |
83 |
67 |
Maximum torque (Nm) |
122 |
122 |
Steering type |
Motor Driven Power Steering |
Rack and Pinion with Electric Power Steering |
Brakes |
(Front) Disc (Rear) Drum |
(Front) Ventilated Disc (Rear) Leading and Trailing Drum |
Suspension |
(Front) McPherson Strut with Stabilizer (Rear) Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
(Front) McPherson Strut with Coil Spring (Rear) Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
Wheels |
14-inch Alloy |
14-inch Alloy |
Tires |
175/65 R14 |
165/65 R14 |
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
Luggage Capacity (liters) |
255 |
254 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) |
35 |
35 |
Power Windows |
With |
With (Front and Rear) |
Power Door Locks |
With |
With |
Antenna |
Pole Type |
Front Roof Mounted |
Tachometer |
With |
With |
Audio System |
7-inch Multimedia Touchscreen |
7-inch Touchscreen; AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB and Aux-in ports |
Speakers |
4 + 2 Tweeters |
4 |
Airbags |
(Front) Driver and Passenger |
Dual |
Seatbelts |
Front: 3 Point x 2 with pretensioner |
3-point ELR x 4 + Center Lapbelt on Rear Seats with Pretensioner, Force Limiter, and Height Adjuster |
Defogger |
With (Rear Window) |
With |
Keyless Entry System |
With (Remote) |
With (Remote) |
Child Proof Door Locks |
With (Rear) |
With (Rear) |
Anti-lock braking system |
With |
With |
Available colors |
Clear White, Titanium Silver, Pop Orange, Lime Light, Alice Blue, Honey Bee |
Pearl Pure White, Metallic Star Silver 4, Metallic Mineral Gray 2, Speedy Blue Metallic, Pearl Ablaze Red 3, Pearl Super Black 2 |
Price |
P745,000 |
P628,000 |
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