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Kia Picanto vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Skoda Superb Combi?

Kia Picanto vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Skoda Superb Combi

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Superb Combi

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 Superb Combi offers considerably 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 Superb Combi is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Combi delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 451 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries clearly more – 584 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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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Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 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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You get so incredibly much more equipment in a Skoda.

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Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
497 - 584 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, 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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