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Citroen Holidays vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Kia Picanto?

Citroen Holidays vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

  • considerably more power
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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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 Citroen Holidays offers considerably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Holidays delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,214 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries clearly more – 762 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 430 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto stands out in the key areas 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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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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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Holidays have?

The Citroen Holidays is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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