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Kia Picanto vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or VW ID.Polo?

Kia Picanto vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW ID.Polo

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the VW ID.Polo costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,124 £.

ID.Polo

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 VW ID.Polo offers clearly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers significantly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 194 Nm more.

Picanto

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is markedly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 444 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries clearly more – 444 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo is far ahead 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.

from £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Kia Picanto

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.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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