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BYD ETP3 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Kia Picanto?

BYD ETP3 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • significantly more power
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,543 £.

Picanto

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 BYD ETP3 offers significantly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD ETP3 delivers substantially more torque with 180 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 84 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries significantly more – 780 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 448 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD ETP3 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£31,620
ETP3

BYD ETP3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Electric Range 233 km
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BYD ETP3
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
233 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
780 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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