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Kia Picanto vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Genesis G70?

Kia Picanto vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis G70

  • 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,254 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

G70

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 Genesis G70 offers substantially more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers significantly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 344 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 substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 603 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G70 carries visibly more – 452 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 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 £38,600
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Genesis G70

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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