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Genesis GV80 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Kia Picanto?

Genesis GV80 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,305 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 Genesis GV80 offers significantly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers substantially more torque with 588 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 492 Nm more.

GV80

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.

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 1,031 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more boot space – 735 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries significantly more – 690 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 358 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 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 £59,400
GV80

Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Genesis GV80
Kia Picanto

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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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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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Genesis GV80
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
-
Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Kia
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