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Kia Picanto vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Kia Picanto vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 313,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 702 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 804 Nm more.

Picanto

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: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers very slightly more boot space – 260 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible carries visibly more – 420 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto 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.

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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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