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Ford Ranger vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Kia Picanto?

Ford Ranger vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,362 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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 Ranger offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 601 Nm more.

Ranger

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 substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 657 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger 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.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 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
42 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 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
1,918 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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