Hyundai i30 vs Kia Picanto – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Kia Picanto has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £, while the Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 8691 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto manages with 5.60 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 Hyundai i30 has a strongly edge – offering 140 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 9.60 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs a bit better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 pulls strongly stronger with 253 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 157 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Picanto is a touch lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1291 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more room – 395 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 performs noticeably better – up to 1301 L, which is about 291 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 visibly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai i30 shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.