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Kia Picanto vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Kia Picanto vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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:

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 290,923 £.

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

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 Coupe offers substantially 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 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.2 s quicker.

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

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 721 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers only slightly more boot space – 270 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe carries noticeably 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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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
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 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
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
338 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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