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Kia Picanto vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Porsche Cayenne?

Kia Picanto vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 1,088 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 12.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 1,404 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 significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 1,006 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more boot space – 781 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 526 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries significantly more – 705 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 373 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively ahead 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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