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Kia Picanto vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Maserati Levante?

Kia Picanto vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,804 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers substantially more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 362 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 484 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,041 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers significantly more boot space – 580 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries significantly more – 615 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto 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.

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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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Maserati Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
-
Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
316 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

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

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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