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Kia Picanto vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Kia Picanto vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 380,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 812 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 755 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 659 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 considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 636 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries clearly more – 332 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

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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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

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

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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