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Kia Picanto vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Kia Picanto vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • significantly 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 220,255 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Roadster offers significantly 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 Roadster 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 Roadster delivers clearly 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 noticeably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries markedly more – 332 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 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.

from £15,300
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
Kia Picanto
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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 MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Kia Picanto
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
-
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
256 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
320 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
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