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Kia Picanto vs Fiat Ulysse comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Fiat Ulysse?

Kia Picanto vs Fiat Ulysse: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Fiat Ulysse

  • significantly more power
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Fiat Ulysse costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Fiat Ulysse with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Ulysse

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 Fiat Ulysse offers significantly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ulysse delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 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: Fiat Ulysse offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,946 kg. The difference is around 822 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Ulysse offers significantly more boot space – 800 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 545 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ulysse carries significantly more – 924 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 592 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ulysse is decisively ahead 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 £38,200
Ulysse

Fiat Ulysse

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 7.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
38,200 - 45,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 7.3 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
186 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
7 - 8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,946 - 1,977 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
924 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,197 cm3

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

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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