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Kia Picanto vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Skoda Kodiaq?

Kia Picanto vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 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 clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries significantly more – 563 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 231 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq 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.

from £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 km
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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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Reviews Kia Picanto

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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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Reviews Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
-
Length
4,758 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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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