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Kia Picanto vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Renault Express?

Kia Picanto vs Renault Express: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is somewhat cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Renault Express costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Express

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 Renault Express offers clearly more power – delivering 102 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Express is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Express delivers considerably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 144 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is moderately lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,296 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express is far ahead 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 £17,100
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Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Kia Picanto

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The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Renault Express

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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