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Kia Picanto vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Lotus Emeya?

Kia Picanto vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,485 £.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 850 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 889 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,431 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more boot space – 509 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is decisively ahead 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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