Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Celerio: Which Should You Buy?
A side-by-side comparison of price, depreciation, specifications and known issues to help you decide between the Kia Picanto and the Suzuki Celerio in the South African market.
Kia Picanto
7.4
Solid buy
VS
Suzuki Celerio
7.2
Good value for budget buyers
Suzuki Celerio is the more affordable option to buy used.
| Kia Picanto | Suzuki Celerio | |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Retail Price | R225k | R210k |
| Est. Trade Price | R195k | R185k |
| Annual Sales (SA) | ~12,000 | ~8,500 |
| 5yr Depreciation | 48% | 48% |
| RideReport Score | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Engine | 1.0L naturally aspirated 3-cyl petrol | 1.0L K10B naturally aspirated petrol |
| Power | 66 kW (90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm | 67 kW @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual (FWD) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.5–6.0 L/100 km mixed | 4.8–5.2 L/100 km (WLTP combined) |
| Known issues | 3 | 3 |
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