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Ford Capri vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or Kia Picanto?

Ford Capri vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Ford Capri

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Capri

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 Ford Capri costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,265 £.

Picanto

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 Ford Capri offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Capri is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Capri delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 583 Nm more.

Capri

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,001 kg. The difference is around 877 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers clearly more boot space – 572 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 317 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries considerably more – 587 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri is clearly superior overall 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.

from £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 439 - 627 km
Ford Capri
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Capri

The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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Kia Picanto

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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Ford Capri
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 51,800 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,206 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
572 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
539 - 587 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
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