Compare performance (118 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 15,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Kia Picanto?
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 15,300 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,405 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
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 Fiat 500 Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 124 Nm more.
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 only slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,150 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries marginally more – 332 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.
The Fiat 500 Convertible 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.
The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.
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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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
19,700 - 32,600 £
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Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
2
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
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Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
3,632 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
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Width
1,595 mm
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Height
1,527 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
550 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
65 - 118 HP
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Power HP
68 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Max Speed
135 - 150 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
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Torque
96 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
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Power kW
50 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Kia
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