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Kia Picanto vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Lexus LS?

Kia Picanto vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Lexus LS

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 97,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LS offers substantially more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 291 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.1 s quicker.

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 significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 1,221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LS carries noticeably more – 455 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto 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.

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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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