Kia Picanto 2017 vs Volkswagen Up! 2016

 
Kia Picanto
2017 - 2020
Volkswagen Up!
2016 - 2019
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.0 Petrol1.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 67 HP90 HP
Torque: 96 NM160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds9.9 seconds
Volkswagen Up! is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Picanto engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Up!, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Volkswagen Up!. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.24.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100km5.4 l/100km
By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!.
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres35 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway920 km on highway
620 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 141 mm (5.6 inches)144 mm (5.7 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 3.60 m3.60 m
Width: 1.60 m1.64 m
Height: 1.49 m1.50 m
Kia Picanto is smaller.
Kia Picanto and Volkswagen Up! are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 255 litres251 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1010 litres959 litres
Turning diameter: 9.4 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Up!, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 1`400 kg1`360 kg
Net weight:935 kg1`002 kg
Load capacity:465 kg358 kg
Kia Picanto load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Volkswagen Up!. Therefore, Kia Picanto is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Volkswagen Up! scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Up! scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
above average

below average
Kia Picanto has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Up! has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 98007800
Pros and Cons: Kia Picanto has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Up! has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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