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Kia Picanto vs Aston Martin Vanquish comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 835 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 330,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Aston Martin Vanquish?

Kia Picanto vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vanquish

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 330,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 315,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.7 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

Vanquish

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 Aston Martin Vanquish offers considerably more power – delivering 835 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 767 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vanquish is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vanquish delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 904 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers very slightly more boot space – 255 L compared to 248 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto stands well ahead of its rival 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
330,900 - 357,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
219 - 248 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,044 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
-

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
835 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
614 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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