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Kia Picanto vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Kia Sorento?

Kia Picanto vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers clearly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers considerably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 344 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 731 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries substantially more – 685 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
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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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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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5 (2 Reviews)
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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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