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Kia Picanto vs Maserati MC20 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 210,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Maserati MC20 Coupe?

Kia Picanto vs Maserati MC20 Coupe: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • considerably 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:

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

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 194,919 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

MC20 Coupe

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 MC20 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 562 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 634 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.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,469 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers substantially more boot space – 255 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries marginally more – 332 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
210,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.5 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
261 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
321 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
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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