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Audi A4 Avant vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 15,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Kia Picanto?

Audi A4 Avant vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 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 Audi A4 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 402 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 504 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries considerably more – 565 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Kia Picanto

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Audi A4 Avant
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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