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Kia Picanto vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (68 HP vs 1156 HP), boot space and price (15300 £ vs 87000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Porsche Cayenne?

Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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Porsche Cayenne

1.9 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Picanto has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne has a decisively edge – offering 1156 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 1088 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 12.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs significantly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 143 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls significantly stronger with 1500 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 1404 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Kia Picanto is decisively lighter – 1124 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 1006 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers decisively more room – 781 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 526 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs clearly better – up to 1708 L, which is about 698 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne decisively takes the win – 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 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.

Kia Picanto
Porsche Cayenne

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km

Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Porsche Cayenne

1.9 (1 Reviews)
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Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Kia Picanto
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
15300 - 19300 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
127 - 135 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2720 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
3605 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1595 mm
Width
1980 - 1989 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
365 - 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 - 1156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
500 - 1500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Kia Picanto?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.