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Kia Picanto vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 41,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Vauxhall Movano?

Kia Picanto vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Vauxhall Movano

  • considerably more power
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,876 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Movano

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 Vauxhall Movano offers considerably more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 354 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 1,026 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,688 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano 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.

from £41,000
Movano

Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Movano

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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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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Movano

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
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