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Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Across comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Suzuki Across?

Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Across: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter

Suzuki Across

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Suzuki Across costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across uses 1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

Across

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 Suzuki Across offers clearly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

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 substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 951 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Across carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Across 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.

£49,877
Across

Suzuki Across

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Kia Picanto
Suzuki Across

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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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Suzuki Across

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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Kia Picanto
Suzuki Across

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
49,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
4,635 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,690 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Suzuki
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