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Kia Picanto vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or SsangYong Rexton?

Kia Picanto vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Rexton

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 SsangYong Rexton offers considerably more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Rexton is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers significantly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 345 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.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 1,021 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries clearly more – 770 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Rexton shows a few small advantages 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 £41,100
Rexton

SsangYong Rexton

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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