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Kia Picanto vs TYN-e TX1-e comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 41 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or TYN-e TX1-e?

Kia Picanto vs TYN-e TX1-e: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
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TYN-e TX1-e

  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the TYN-e TX1-e costs 20,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,312 £.

TX1-e

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 Kia Picanto offers clearly more power – delivering 68 HP compared to 41 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the TYN-e TX1-e delivers a bit more torque with 120 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 24 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.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, TYN-e TX1-e is clearly lighter – 930 kg compared to 1,124 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

When it comes to payload, the TYN-e TX1-e carries considerably more – 620 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 288 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The TYN-e TX1-e is narrowly 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.

£20,389
TX1-e

TYN-e TX1-e

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 41 HP
  • Electric Range 135 km
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TYN-e TX1-e

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
20,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
930 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,465 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
41 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
30 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
TYN-e
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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