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Hyundai Kona vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Kia Picanto?

Hyundai Kona vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Hyundai Kona costs 23,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 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 Hyundai Kona offers substantially more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona delivers significantly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 169 Nm more.

Kona

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 visibly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,370 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers significantly more boot space – 466 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries visibly more – 490 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is far ahead 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 £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Hyundai Kona
Kia Picanto

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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