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Kia Picanto vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Peugeot 2008?

Kia Picanto vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

Peugeot 2008

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 15,300 £ , while the Peugeot 2008 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,462 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 2008 uses 4.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

2008

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 2008 offers significantly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 2008 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 2008 delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 174 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 somewhat lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,263 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 2008 carries visibly more – 447 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 2008 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 £24,800
2008

Peugeot 2008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 405 - 406 km
Kia Picanto
Peugeot 2008

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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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Peugeot 2008

The Peugeot 2008 is a stylish, city-friendly crossover that packs big character into a compact package, turning mundane errands into a mildly entertaining drive. Its clever interior layout, polished looks and confident ride make it a smart choice for buyers who want practical daily sense with a touch of flair.

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Kia Picanto
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
405 - 406 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
4,304 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
1,523 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,467 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
407 - 447 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
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 206 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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