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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsKia 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
17100 - 30800 £
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Price
15300 - 19300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
190 - 331 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 - 121 g/km
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co2
127 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
3 - 4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
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Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
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Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Length
3631 - 3632 mm
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Length
3605 mm
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Width
1683 - 1684 mm
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Width
1595 mm
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Height
1527 - 1532 mm
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Height
1485 mm
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Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
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Max trunk capacity
1010 L
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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 - 16.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
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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
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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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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The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.