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Kia Picanto vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (68 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (15300 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Toyota Yaris?

Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Yaris

3.6 (2 Reviews)
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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £ , while the Toyota Yaris costs 21900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

Yaris

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 Toyota Yaris has a clearly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 9.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls significantly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 294 Nm difference.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is hardly perceptible lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1124 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Yaris offers slightly more room – 286 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Picanto performs minimal better – up to 1010 L, which is about 75 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris clearly perceptible takes the win – 525 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Yaris proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris

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Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Toyota Yaris

3.6 (2 Reviews)
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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
15300 - 19300 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
127 - 135 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
3605 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1595 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Kia Picanto?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.