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Kia Picanto vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Vauxhall Mokka?

Kia Picanto vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Mokka

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Mokka costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,748 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Mokka

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 Mokka offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers significantly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 249 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,294 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Mokka carries somewhat more – 400 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka 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 £23,000
Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
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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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Reviews Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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Mohsen
2 May 2026, 13:29:25

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Mohsen
2 May 2026, 13:28:35

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Vauxhall Mokka

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4.1 (4 Reviews)
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yannick
18 Apr 2026, 11:17:27

I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Mokka

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
388 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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