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Kia Picanto vs VW ID.7 Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (68 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (15300 £ vs 47100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or VW ID.7 Touring?

Kia Picanto

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (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 VW ID.7 Touring costs 47100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31761 £.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring has a decisively edge – offering 340 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is decisively 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 VW ID.7 Touring performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 Touring pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 583 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1124 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 1067 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers convincingly more room – 605 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring performs significantly better – up to 1714 L, which is about 704 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.7 Touring evident takes the win – 465 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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
VW ID.7 Touring

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ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km

Kia Picanto

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

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The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Kia Picanto
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
15300 - 19300 £
Price
47100 - 54900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
127 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
3605 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1595 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1549 - 1551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Max trunk capacity
1714 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
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.