Volkswagen Up! 2016 vs Kia Picanto 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 | 1.0 - 1.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 90 HP | 67 - 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 - 160 NM | 96 - 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 - 15.3 seconds | 10.1 - 14.3 seconds | |
| In general, Kia Picanto are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Up!. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 4.4 | 4.2 - 5.4 | |
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Volkswagen Up! petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Picanto. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Up! is larger. Volkswagen Up! and Kia Picanto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
959 litres | 1010 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Up! is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Volkswagen Up! can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`336 kg | ~ 1`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 920 kg | ~ 942 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 416 kg | ~ 458 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Up! scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Picanto is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Up! scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9800 | |
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