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Kia Picanto vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Kia Picanto vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,068 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 Expert Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Expert Bus is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Bus delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 874 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries considerably more – 942 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 610 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Bus 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 £33,400
Expert Bus

Peugeot Expert Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 7 L/100km
Kia Picanto
Peugeot Expert Bus

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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 Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Kia Picanto
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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