Kia Picanto vs Toyota Corolla – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Kia Picanto has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £, while the Toyota Corolla costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 13277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

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 Toyota Corolla has a convincingly edge – offering 178 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 7.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Corolla performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Kia Picanto is evident lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers clearly perceptible more room – 361 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla performs minimal better – up to 1052 L, which is about 42 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla distinct takes the win – 450 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

All in all, the Toyota Corolla shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.