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Kia Picanto vs Micro Microlino comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 17 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Micro Microlino?

Kia Picanto vs Micro Microlino: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • barely more trunk space
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Micro Microlino

3.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is very slightly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Micro Microlino costs 15,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343 £.

Microlino

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 Kia Picanto offers substantially more power – delivering 68 HP compared to 17 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Picanto delivers barely more torque with 96 Nm compared to 89 Nm. That’s about 7 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, Micro Microlino is clearly lighter – 596 kg compared to 1,124 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers barely more boot space – 255 L compared to 230 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries significantly more – 332 kg compared to 154 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto 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 £15,100
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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Micro Microlino

The Micro Microlino is a delightful retro-styled city runabout that feels like a modern reinterpretation of a classic bubble car, perfect for threading through tight streets and turning heads at every junction. It’s unabashedly charming and ideal for urban life, but buyers should embrace the playful simplicity over family-hauler practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
15,400 - 22,300 £
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
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
93 - 228 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
596 - 630 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
230 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,473 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
120 - 154 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
8 - 17 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
89 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
6 - 12 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Micro
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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