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Kia Picanto vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Fiat Grande Panda?

Kia Picanto vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Fiat Grande Panda

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 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 barely cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Fiat Grande Panda costs 16,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Grande Panda uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Grande Panda

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 Fiat Grande Panda offers markedly more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Grande Panda is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Grande Panda delivers substantially more torque with 205 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 109 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 slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,295 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers noticeably more boot space – 412 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Grande Panda carries clearly more – 453 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Grande Panda is far ahead overall 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 £16,300
Grande Panda

Fiat Grande Panda

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 320 km
Kia Picanto
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Fiat Grande Panda

The Grande Panda is a delightful blend of practicality and charm, making it a popular choice for urban dwellers and families alike. With its compact design, the car navigates city streets effortlessly while providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. Its quirky styling and user-friendly features make the Grande Panda not just a mode of transport, but a fun driving experience.

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Kia Picanto
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Fiat
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