Affordable hatchbacks: Kia Picanto vs. Suzuki Celerio

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

 

Photos from Kia Philippines and Suzuki Philippines

Prim Lamaroza

Prim Lamaroza

Primrose Dianne A. Lamaroza (Prim Lamaroza) is one of the current content writers of Zigwheels Philippines. She writes news and feature articles for the automotive site. Prior to this, she has been involved in several freelance writing projects for American, British, Australian, and Filipino websites. She was able to write articles for numerous niches, which include real estate, lifestyle, food and drink, travel, health and wellness, science, education, and vocational jobs, among others. She also writes poems, short stories, and novels during her free time. She was able to publish two fiction novels since 2014 under the penname, Emerald Blake.

Read Full Bio

Sell your car at the best price

Verified and genuine buyers Verified and genuine buyers
Free listing Free listing
List your car

Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Celerio Comparison

Kia Car Models

  • Kia K2500
    Kia K2500
  • Kia Seltos
    Kia Seltos
  • Kia Sorento
    Kia Sorento
  • Kia Soluto
    Kia Soluto
  • Kia EV6 ev
    Kia EV6
  • Kia Sonet
    Kia Sonet
  • Kia Carnival
    Kia Carnival
  • Kia EV9 ev
    Kia EV9
Kia Cars Price

PIMS 2024

Trending & Fresh Updates

You might also be interested in

  • News
  • Featured Stories

Kia Featured Cars

  • Upcoming
  • Geely Coolray 2025
    Geely Coolray 2025
    ₱1.199 - 1.299 Million Expected Price Manila
    Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched
  • Kia Carens 2025
    Kia Carens 2025
    ₱1.57 Million Expected Price Manila
    Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched
  • Toyota Vios 2025
    Toyota Vios 2025
    ₱832,000 Expected Price Manila
    Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched
  • MG RX8
    MG RX8
    ₱1.05 Million Expected Price Manila
    Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched
  • Omoda 7
    Omoda 7
    Price coming soon
    Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched

Latest Kia Picanto Car Videos on Zigwheels

Zigwheels
  • 2016, KIA Picanto, Geneva Motor Show 2015
    2016, KIA Picanto, Geneva Motor Show 2015
    25 Aug, 2015 .
  • 2011 Kia Picanto
    2011 Kia Picanto
    25 Aug, 2015 .
  • 2015 KIA Picanto - Exterior and Interior Walkaround - 2015 Geneva Motor Show
    2015 KIA Picanto - Exterior and Interior Walkaround - 2015 Geneva Motor Show
    25 Aug, 2015 .
  • Interior Kia Picanto Ion 2014 video versión Colombia
    Interior Kia Picanto Ion 2014 video versión Colombia
    25 Aug, 2015 .
  • 2011 Kia Picanto. Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour.
    2011 Kia Picanto. Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour.
    25 Aug, 2015 .
  • 2015 KIA Picanto - Exterior and Interior Walkaround
    2015 KIA Picanto - Exterior and Interior Walkaround
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2013 KIA Picanto - Exterior and Interior Walkaround - 2012 Paris Auto Show
    2013 KIA Picanto - Exterior and Interior Walkaround - 2012 Paris Auto Show
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • Kia Picanto 2015 In detail review walkaround Interior Exterior
    Kia Picanto 2015 In detail review walkaround Interior Exterior
    18 Apr, 2015 .
Watch Kia Picanto Car Videos

Trending Hatchback

Kia Picanto Car Articles From Carmudi

  • journal
  • Compact hatch conflict: Kia Picanto vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
    Compact hatch conflict: Kia Picanto vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
    Paulo Papa, Jan 19, 2022
  • Kia Picanto vs. similarly priced hatchbacks
    Kia Picanto vs. similarly priced hatchbacks
    Paulo Papa, Nov 15, 2021
  • Subcompact showdown: Suzuki Swift vs. Kia Picanto
    Subcompact showdown: Suzuki Swift vs. Kia Picanto
    Paulo Papa, Oct 15, 2021
  • A peek inside the Kia Picanto
    A peek inside the Kia Picanto
    Dylan Afuang, Aug 25, 2021
  • Hatchback tussle: Suzuki Celerio vs. Kia Picanto
    Hatchback tussle: Suzuki Celerio vs. Kia Picanto
    Paulo Papa, Mar 16, 2021

Compare

You can add 3 variants maximum*