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Kia Picanto vs Peugeot Partner comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Peugeot Partner?

Kia Picanto vs Peugeot Partner: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Peugeot Partner

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly 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 Partner costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,812 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Partner uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Partner

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 Peugeot Partner offers substantially more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Partner is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Partner delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is noticeably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Partner carries considerably more – 781 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 449 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Partner 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 £26,100
Partner

Peugeot Partner

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 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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Peugeot Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
26,100 - 33,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
645 - 781 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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