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Kia Picanto vs SEAT Arona comparison
Compare performance (68 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or SEAT Arona?
Kia Picanto vs SEAT Arona: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 visibly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the SEAT Arona costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,623 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
Arona
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 SEAT Arona offers clearly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Arona delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 154 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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is very slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,188 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SEAT Arona offers markedly more boot space – 400 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries clearly more – 522 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The SEAT Arona 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.
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SEAT Arona
Kia Picanto
SEAT Arona
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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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SEAT Arona
The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.
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Kia Picanto
SEAT Arona
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
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Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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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
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
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Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Trunk capacity
400 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,595 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
68 HP
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Power HP
95 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
96 Nm
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
50 kW
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
SEAT
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