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Kia Picanto vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Kia Picanto vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Range Rover Sport

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 567 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 704 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,266 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries significantly more – 830 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 498 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport stands well ahead of its rival 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 £78,600
Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
Kia Picanto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Kia Picanto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
78,600 - 175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
61 - 266 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
2,390 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
640 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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