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Kia Picanto vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Kia Picanto vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 232,997 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.3 L/100km.

Wraith

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 Rolls-Royce Wraith offers clearly more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 532 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 804 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,236 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers substantially more boot space – 470 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Wraith carries noticeably more – 450 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto holds a decisive overall lead 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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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

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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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Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Wraith embodies a perfect blend of luxury and performance, making it a standout in the world of grand tourers. With its striking silhouette and opulent interior, this masterpiece from Rolls-Royce invites drivers to indulge in an unparalleled experience. Every journey in the Wraith is a celebration of bespoke craftsmanship and exhilarating power, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable presence on the road.

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Kia Picanto
Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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