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Kia Picanto vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Renault Trafic Bus?

Kia Picanto vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • considerably more power
  • 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:

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is clearly 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 Renault Trafic Bus delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 284 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 907 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 650 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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