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Kia Picanto vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Skoda Kamiq?

Kia Picanto vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Skoda Kamiq

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • barely 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Skoda Kamiq costs 22,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,968 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kamiq uses 5.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Kamiq

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 Skoda Kamiq offers significantly 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 Skoda Kamiq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kamiq delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 154 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is only slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,231 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries noticeably more – 539 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kamiq 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.

from £22,300
Kamiq

Skoda Kamiq

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
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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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Skoda Kamiq

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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