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Kia Picanto vs Vauxhall Corsa - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (68 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (15300 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Vauxhall Corsa?

Kia Picanto

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Vauxhall Corsa

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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa has a decisively edge – offering 156 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 6.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls significantly stronger with 260 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm difference.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Picanto is hardly perceptible lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers to a small extent more room – 309 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa performs minimal better – up to 1042 L, which is about 32 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa clearly perceptible takes the win – 445 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is clearly superior 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.

Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Corsa

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Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km

Kia Picanto

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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
15300 - 19300 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
127 - 135 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
3605 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1595 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Kia Picanto?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.