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Fiat 500 vs Kia Picanto - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (118 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (17100 £ vs 15300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Kia Picanto?

Fiat 500

Kia Picanto

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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 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat 500 manages with 5.20 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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 Fiat 500 has a decisively edge – offering 118 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Picanto performs minimal better – reaching 162 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat 500 pulls decisively stronger with 220 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 124 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Kia Picanto is slight lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1130 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Picanto offers clearly perceptible more room – 255 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Picanto performs decisively better – up to 1010 L, which is about 460 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Kia Picanto slight takes the win – 332 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is decisively ahead 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.

Fiat 500
Kia Picanto

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 14.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 190 - 331 km

Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Kia Picanto

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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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Fiat 500
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
17100 - 30800 £
Price
15300 - 19300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
127 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
3605 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1595 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1485 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.