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Kia Picanto vs Leapmotor T03 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Leapmotor T03?

Kia Picanto vs Leapmotor T03: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Leapmotor T03

  • markedly more power
  • a bit 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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Leapmotor T03 costs 16,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 900 £.

T03

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 Leapmotor T03 offers markedly more power – delivering 95 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor T03 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 12.7 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor T03 delivers markedly more torque with 158 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is very slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries only slightly more – 332 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor T03 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£16,200
T03

Leapmotor T03

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
16,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,652 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
158 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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