Compare performance (68 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (15300 £ vs 6800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 6800 £ , while the Kia Picanto costs 15300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8452 £.
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 has a significantly edge – offering 68 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Picanto pulls significantly stronger with 96 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 56 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Kia Picanto offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively lighter – 558 kg compared to 1124 kg. The difference is around 566 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Picanto offers significantly more room – 255 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.
When it comes to payload, Kia Picanto clearly takes the win – 332 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
The Kia Picanto is far ahead 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 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.
detailsThe Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
15300 - 19300 £
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Price
6800 - 7500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
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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
75 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
127 - 135 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Length
3605 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1595 mm
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Width
1388 mm
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Height
1485 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1010 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
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Payload
142 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
68 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
96 Nm
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Torque
40 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
50 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.