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Aston Martin DB12 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Kia Picanto?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 177,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Picanto

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 612 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 704 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 664 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers very slightly more boot space – 262 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto is decisively ahead 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.

from £15,100
Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Aston Martin DB12
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

The Aston Martin DB12 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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