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Kia Picanto vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or VW Polo?

Kia Picanto vs VW Polo: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is a bit cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the VW Polo costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,181 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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 Polo offers substantially more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 224 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is very slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers noticeably more boot space – 351 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries noticeably more – 457 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is decisively 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.

from £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
116 - 148 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
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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