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Hyundai i30 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 15,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Kia Picanto?

Hyundai i30 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately 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:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 Hyundai i30 offers substantially more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 154 Nm more.

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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 moderately lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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.

from £24,600
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Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Kia Picanto

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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