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Jaguar I-Pace vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Kia Picanto?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably 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

I-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,123 £.

Picanto

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jaguar I-Pace offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers substantially more torque with 696 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

I-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 1,102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more boot space – 638 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries markedly more – 444 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
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Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
696 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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