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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Kia Picanto?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 378 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 444 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

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 more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 752 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries marginally more – 332 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto comes out modestly 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.

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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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Ford Mustang Convertible

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Kia Picanto

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 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
280 - 282 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
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,876 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
1,916 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Convertible is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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