Kia Picanto vs Fiat Pandina – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

Fiat Pandina has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14100 £, while the Kia Picanto costs 15300 £. That’s a price difference of around 1166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Pandina manages with 5 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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 Pandina has a slight edge – offering 70 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Pandina is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 13.90 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat Pandina performs minimal better – reaching 164 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Picanto pulls slight stronger with 96 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 4 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Fiat Pandina is barely noticeable lighter – 1055 kg compared to 1124 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Picanto offers to a small extent more room – 255 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Picanto performs slightly better – up to 1010 L, which is about 140 L more than the Fiat Pandina.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Pandina a bit takes the win – 385 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Our conclusion: The Fiat Pandina proves to be performs better in key areas and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Fiat Pandina is the better all-rounder in this comparison.