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Kia Picanto vs Denza Z9GT comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Denza Z9GT?

Kia Picanto vs Denza Z9GT: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Denza Z9GT

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

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

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Denza Z9GT costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,637 £.

Z9GT

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 Denza Z9GT offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 1,088 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Denza Z9GT is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Denza Z9GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,210 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 1,114 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,810 kg. The difference is around 1,686 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Denza Z9GT offers clearly more boot space – 495 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Denza Z9GT 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.

from £88,700
Z9GT

Denza Z9GT

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 776 - 1,156 HP
  • Electric Range 203 - 600 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
88,700 - 100,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
203 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,810 - 2,895 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
478 - 495 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,990 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
253 - 332 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
776 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
1,035 - 1,210 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
570 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Denza
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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