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Renault Master Transporter vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Kia Picanto?

Renault Master Transporter vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • considerably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Master Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Master Transporter is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 13.5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 284 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 1,004 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries clearly more – 1,846 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,514 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter 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 £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 km
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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