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Alfa Romeo Junior vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (26,100 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Junior or Kia Picanto?

Alfa Romeo Junior vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Junior

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Junior

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Junior costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Junior uses 4.8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Picanto

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Junior offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Junior is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Junior delivers substantially more torque with 345 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 249 Nm more.

Junior

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is noticeably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Junior offers noticeably more boot space – 415 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Junior carries markedly more – 420 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Junior

Alfa Romeo Junior

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 146 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 344 - 410 km
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Alfa Romeo Junior

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,100 - 41,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
344 - 410 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,689 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
340 - 415 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,781 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
390 - 420 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
146 - 280 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 207 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Alfa Romeo Junior have?

The Alfa Romeo Junior is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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