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Audi A4 Limousine vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Kia Picanto?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

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 visibly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 421 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 460 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries markedly more – 540 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine is far ahead overall 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 £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
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Audi A4 Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 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
121 - 167 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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