Volkswagen up! (2016 – 2023) vs Kia Picanto (2017 – 2020): specs compared
The Kia Picanto is the more powerful of the two, with up to 100 hp against 90 hp. The Volkswagen up! is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 2.9 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 926 kg against 958 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
up!
2016 – 2023
|
Kia
Picanto
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2023 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 90 hp | 67 – 100 hp |
| Torque | 95 – 160 Nm | 96 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 16.3 s | 10.1 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 185 km/h | 161 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.9 – 4.7 L/100 km | 4.4 – 5.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,599 mm | 3,594 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,595 mm |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,408 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 926 – 1,033 kg | 958 – 993 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.