Compare performance (68 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Toyota Proace Bus?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,487 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.
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 Toyota Proace Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 13.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 933 kg.
The Toyota Proace Bus is clearly superior overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
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Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5 - 9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
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Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,595 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
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Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
68 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
96 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
50 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Toyota
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