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Kia Picanto vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or SsangYong Torres?

Kia Picanto vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers considerably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers significantly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 243 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 noticeably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 374 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers considerably more boot space – 703 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 448 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries markedly more – 552 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres is decisively ahead 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
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Kia Picanto

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SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
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Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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