Kia Picanto vs VW Tiguan – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 17485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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 Tiguan has a significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 8.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan pulls clearly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Picanto is convincingly lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers decisively more room – 652 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – up to 1650 L, which is about 640 L more than the Kia Picanto.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan distinct takes the win – 533 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.

All in all, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.