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Kia Picanto vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Mazda CX-80?

Kia Picanto vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mazda CX-80

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

CX-80

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 Mazda CX-80 offers substantially more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers considerably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 454 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 1,007 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-80 offers very slightly more boot space – 258 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-80 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.

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CX-80

Mazda CX-80

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 254 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 60 km
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Kia Picanto

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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, 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
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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